[Eee Pad Transformer General] holdup:
hi guys,

been having problems with my Asus TF101 for the past week. The tablet info is as follows.

Android OS: Stock 4.0.3 unrooted (I checked for any available updates and this is the latest version)

Kernel: 2.6.39.4

Build Number: 9.2.1.27

The problem is basically as follows. A few days ago I tried launching an app which I use on a regular basis (Dolphin Browser) after not having used my tablet for a few days. The app would open and then just randomly shut down suddenly (there was no message about "This app failed to respond/crashed" it just automatically closed). I tried some other apps and they would also randomly close. I have dozens of apps installed but some of the ones which failed are listed below. I did not have an oppurtunity to/did not try testing many other apps.

Merck Manual

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDYsImNvbS51bmJvdW5kLmFuZHJvaWQudWJtbSJd

Epocrates

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ult#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5lcG9jcmF0ZXMiXQ..

Medscape

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...51bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5tZWRzY2FwZS5hbmRyb2lkIl0.

Dolphin Browser

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEsIm1vYmkubWdlZWsuVHVubnlCcm93c2VyIl0.

Doubletwist

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...EsImNvbS5kb3VibGVUd2lzdC5hbmRyb2lkUGxheWVyIl0.

Harrison's

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDEsImNvbS51bmJvdW5kLmFuZHJvaWQuY3FobSJd

Documents to Go Full Version

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDYsImNvbS5kYXRhdml6LmRvY3N0b2dvYXBwIl0.

N64oid

http://slideme.org/application/n64oid

Apps which continued to work include Gmail, Chrome, Youtube and the majority of the preinstalled apps (e.g. Gallery, Camera, Supernote). A notable exception to this is the preinstalled Internet browser, which also closes after a few seconds and does not work. I wondered if there was a problem with the apps themselves, but given the nature with which so many apps suddenly stopped working I'm thinking that is highly unlikely. The apps listed above had worked fine previously without issue (I have been using them for over a year) and they continue to work fine on my other devices (Galaxy S2 i9100T running stock 4.0.3 rooted and HTC HD2 runnig AOSP ICS).

I did a factory reset and hard reset (using both methods i.e. the Vol Down+Power button option and the option to go via 'Settings'). However the problem continues. I cannot even log into my Google account anymore on the tablet because the Internet browser does not work and it is necessary for logging into Google; therefore I have been unable to download a lotta the apps (I have the extra security verfication for my Google account). I tried sideloading Dolphin Browser but it still failed to work.

I have never had any other problems with the tablet (except for the occasional lag/crash)

The tablet is still under warranty (extended warranty) so I have filed a claim however it may take some time to get sorted. As you might be able to tell from the apps I have listed, I am a medical student (final year) and my final exams are just 7 weeks away, so the last thing I want to do is be left without a device I depend on for note-taking/studying while the device is being repaired.

I have never rooted on installed a custom ROM on the tablet and am reluctant to do so right now given the urgency of the situation. Does anyone have any suggestions about what I can do to sort this out?