How to back up the factory settings

[GS271]

I am a total android noob (2 days with ATT GS2), and I'm looking to eventually root (eventually meaning as soon as I have the time to learn all the lingo and info).

But first I want to back up the factory restore version of the phone in case i 'BRICK" it.

I've been searching/following/ reading a bunch of stuff, but i cant find a simple HOW-TO for just the back up and restore process (should a phone get bricked).

any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[t90]

Have you tried looking at XDA forums? I know that I saw the stock kernel/Rom posted a few days ago...

 

[Lagunar]

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