On the TF300T model, specifically Android version 4.0.3 (stock ROM), entry of text into signs causes the game to hang and then crash. This could possibly have to do with the way the OS handles keyboard input. When Minecraft is started again and the world is re-opened, a blank sign is in spot where I placed it before the crash. I have sent a bug report via Android 4.0's built-in bug-reporting system, but I thought I would mention it here as well.
UPDATE: I have upgraded the firmware to 4.1.1 (still ASUS stock ROM), and signs no longer cause the game to crash. From the comments, I have determined that this is an error specific to Android 4.0.3/.4's virtual keyboard. I was able to update and circumvent this bug, but others may not be so fortunate. Therefore, this issue should not be closed until the problem is fixed for Android 4.0, as I am sure that many devices have not been updated to Jelly Bean.
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MCPE-1271
when i try to write on a sign it causing game to close.
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MCPE-1282
When type on signs its force close
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MCPE-1283
MCPE is crashing everytime when I write something on a sign!
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MCPE-1411
when i try to write a word on a sign it just says "minecraft pocket edition has stopped working "it does that for both survival and creative
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MCPE-1427
Crash when writing on sign
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This makes the situation a bit more complex, considering that your devices have completely different hardware, that leads me to believe it is some sort of incompatibility with the virtual keyboard. Jonathan, have you upgraded your phone to ICS?
Here is some additional information which might help fix the problem?
https://www.dropbox.com/s/4ri67tm6l8jxh9y/2013-01-30_19-25-45.png
This is now a bug for the Kindle Fire HD. It is happening every time you place a sign. This affects 0.7.1
I have the same issue with the Pantech burst.