Is it possible to backup settings and apps for SGS with Samsung Kies?
Kies allows backups, but not the application settings, only limited content such as contacts, bookmarks, music, photo and videos. You can see the Kies tutorial on backup : Open Kies v2.0, "Help menu->Kies Tutorial->Backup &amp; Restore mobile phone data" section for details and a movie. You can also try MyBackup free from market, which does not require root. Wish you luck!