[8.9" Kindle Fire HD Android Development] lp894:
This is posted here because theres no "General" section for the KFDH8

There's really go guides/how to's/info all in one place for the KFHD8 so I figured I'd put one together. I didn't come up with any of this stuff, but I searched high and low for some of these answers and some aren't "simple" to find.

I AM IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE, VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY, CAUSES BIG FOOT TO DO UNMENTIONABLE THINGS TO YOU WHILE YOU'RE SLEEP, OR IN ANY OTHER WAY RUINS YOUR LIFE. THESE ARE ALL PERFORMED AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!

[How To] Root Kindle Fire HD 8.9"

The author of the OP asked the file not be mirrored anywhere else, so please don't take the file and create another post with the file mirrored. If the link doesn't work, the op is located here. You need to post there or here and ask someone for a link via PM. ALSO This does NOT Install Busy Box, you'll need to download and install that once you get the market installed.

[How To] Install TWRP on the Kindle Fire HD 8.9"

[How To] Install gApps onto the Kindle Fire HD 8.9"

In order to do this you need a file explorer app that will allow you to write to the system folder and change file permissions(I.E. - ES File Explorer)

[How To] Set a different default launcher on your Kindle Fire HD 8.9"

You can do this 1 of 2 ways, the way I'm listing is "fool proof" so to speak, but require you to purchase Titanium Backup Pro. The other way doesn't cost anything, but also doesnt work for EVERY launcher(such as ADW.Launcher EX). The other way with directions is here(though it says it's for the Kindle Fire 7, it will work on the 8.9" too)

[How To] Remove Bloatware from your Kindle Fire HD 8.9"

Again, there are two ways to do this(one being use ADB and manually delete the apps from the /system/app folder) but again, this way is probably a bit safer

Q. Why can't I get certain apps to install on my Kindle Fire DH 8.9" through Google Play?

A. That's because the KFHD8 isn't supposed to have Google Play on it, so certain apps will say they aren't compatible with your device. The way around that is to either A - change your build.prop so that it shows a different device(which I wouldn't do if I was you) or B - Use Market Helper. It will fool the Play Market into thinking you have a different device which will allow you to install the "restricted" apps. You'll need Root, GoogleServicesFramework and GoogleLoginServices installed for this to work.

Q. When I try to use "X" app, it says Google is requesting permissions to log-in, but when I click on the notification, it just disappears.

A. You need to install GoogleLoginServices

Q. Why can't I add widgets to my homescreen when using my customer launcher?

A. The Kindle Fire does not by default support homescreen widgets, this you need to install the App Widget Picker THEN set a widget.

Q. When I try to open Gmail it just says the app has stopped...why?

A. You need to install Account and Sync Settings.

Q. OH NOOO!!!! I FUBAR'ed MY KFHD8!!! HOW DO I RESET IT BACK TO FACTORY?!?!?!?!

Download and use the tool located here

Q. Is the SIM card in my KFHD8 removable? If so, is the tablet unlocked?

A. The sim card is removable. It's located on the top left side of the device. And yes, it is unlocked. BUT there are no T-Mobile 3g/4g bands as seen in the FCC doc [url="https://apps.fcc.gov/eas/GetApplicationAttachment.html?id=1794817']here[/url].

That's all for now folks! I'll add more as it comes along. If you see a mistake or think something might be a good idea to add...just lemme know...i'll get it added!