[MCPE-1249] Writing on a sign crashes the game

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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Jonathan 2013-01-30T18:49:11Z

I have the same issue with the Pantech burst.

Callum Tennant 2013-01-30T19:06:42Z

I can confirm this issue.

HTC Sensation XE, Android 4.0.3.

Socrates Amadeus Thomas 2013-01-30T19:08:22Z

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?

David Mehrmann 2013-01-30T19:15:06Z

Same issue,
Samsung Galaxy S2 using Swiftkey and Android 4.0.4.

Callum Tennant 2013-01-30T19:44:10Z

Here is some additional information which might help fix the problem?
https://www.dropbox.com/s/4ri67tm6l8jxh9y/2013-01-30_19-25-45.png

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Socrates Amadeus Thomas 2013-01-30T19:56:04Z

Firmware upgrade (to Android 4.1.1) fixed it for me, but I doubt Jelly Bean is available for everybody else. This is probably an ICS-only issue. My bug report has been updated to reflect this information.

Colin 2013-01-30T20:50:59Z

Same issue.
Lenovo A1 running Android 4.0.4.
No Android updates are available.

Brian Hill 2013-01-30T21:35:05Z

Same issue on ASUS TF100 running Android 4.0.3 when entering text on signs. No updates available.

Socrates Amadeus Thomas 2013-01-30T22:05:11Z

I figured this would be a problem for many older devices that just barely made the cut for ICS. I guess I should consider myself lucky that ASUS decided to support my device.

Przemyslaw Rutkowski 2013-01-30T22:10:29Z

I'm having this issue too.

Device: Sony Xperia P
Android version: 4.0.4
Keyboards tested: Xperia Keyboard and GO Keyboard

Brian Hill 2013-01-30T23:11:08Z

According to ASUS support, TF101 tops out at Android 4.0.3. Hoepfully, development can fix this bug for the signs so I can use it.

Tyler Ross 2013-01-31T03:27:31Z

Confirmed same issue on Evo V Android 4.0.3.

jonathan diaz 2013-01-31T05:36:48Z

I can't update so I won't be able t write on signs. 😞 Is there another way to fix this??

fuj1n 2013-01-31T06:49:35Z

Note:
Anybody here with the issue has Ice Cream Sandwich(4.0.x)

fuj1n 2013-01-31T09:33:48Z

I am pretty sure 0.6.1 is on the way, that should fix the error, the wait is for the updates getting verified by Apple for iTunes and Google for Play.

[Mojang] Aron Nieminen 2013-01-31T12:23:55Z

This is hopefully fixed for 0.6.1 (available for Android users at this moment 😃)!

Jakobe Sutton 2013-01-31T23:40:41Z

I can't update my tablet I have the insignia flex tablet. And it still crashes I have 0.4.0 tablet ice cream sandwich.

Jakobe Sutton 2013-01-31T23:49:20Z

Never mind

Przemyslaw Rutkowski 2013-01-31T23:51:23Z

Updating the game to 1.6.1 fixed the issue for me. 🙂

mike 2013-06-28T22:49:14Z

This is now a bug for the Kindle Fire HD. It is happening every time you place a sign. This affects 0.7.1

john cowger 2013-06-29T01:23:02Z

I haven't noticed that?

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mike 2013-06-29T12:24:05Z

Can this please be re-opened?