There is a new firmware update for the Aviator (FG04) that was released 8/14/12. I updated mine on my pc and did not lose any info. Note: Backup your contacts to the SD card just in case.
Release Notes Update Swype APK Fix: Incoming SMS notifications Fix: Incoming MMS downloading during and after active call Fix: Attaching VCF (name card) Fix: Displaying exchange email without subject UI enhancements Preload App updated: City ID version 1.2.27 Amazon Appstore version 2.3.0 Play Store version 3.4.7 Play Books version 1.5.4 Play Music version 4.1.513 Maps version 6.3.0 Google Quick Search Box version 1.3.3 YouTube version 2.4.4
I updated to it tried to root it but i didn't do something right so i downgraded back to FD02 and rooted (forgot to put USB Debugging on). If anyone can confirm root with FG04 i may consider upgrading. But i'll be going to the S3 hopefully soon.
I upgraded and rooted using the Team US Cellular method (flash the MD5 via Odin and then root via S1C). It worked fine. The phone seems a little bit snappier and more responsive than before. That may just be a placebo, or it may be from a more aggressive setting on Auto Killer Memory Optimizer.
At least it works. I've been having a few problems with this phone this past few days. Go Launcher won't open the app menu up unless i lock the phone and unlock or i turn it sideways. Hopefully that will be fixed soon. I also keep dropping 4g every once in awhile when i clearly have a good signal source.
Definitely worth doing the update and re-root. Phone seems a bit snappier, and it hasn't frozen or rebooted on its own since I did it.
I seem to be getting a bit better battery life, too. Not drastically better, but maybe an extra 10% or so.
