Best / easiest way to backup apps and layout?

[rebel2401]

I might need to reset my phone to factory settings, contacts, and calendar is with google so thats easy, but I dont want to go through and have to manually redownload all my apps AND THEN reorganize them.

Is there an app // a backup method that backs up your apps and their layout?

 

[dpham00]

Helium lets you back up app and app data without root, but does require a PC. If you use a third party launcher like Nova, then you can backup homescreen layouts.