HOW TO SOLVE RUBIK'S CUBE

It might appear extremely challenging if you've never attempted solving a cube before. Today, I'll share a method that I've used to help many individuals who doubted their ability to solve the cube. If you encounter any confusion along the way and need more examples, you can refer to the example solve linked in the description. Now, let's begin your first cube solve. First, locate the white centerpiece and position it on top. Next, focus on solving the white cross while ensuring the side colors align. To achieve this, identify a white piece on the bottom layer, excluding corner pieces. Take the edge piece with white on top from the bottom layer and shift it until it aligns under the corresponding colored center.

Once in position, move it up to the top by rotating the face 180 degrees. Repeat this process to complete the white cross and align the side colors. I'll illustrate a scenario that may pose a challenge. If you come across a white and orange piece, move it under the orange center and rotate it to the top. If the colors are swapped, move it to the side, turn the top counterclockwise, reposition the piece, and restore the cube. Lastly, if the final cross piece is not on the bottom layer but in the middle, you'll need to adjust your approach. If the piece is situated in the middle layer, you can simply shift it down to the bottom layer to reposition it. After moving it out of the way, proceed to resolve this particular piece as you normally would. Once you have successfully completed the entire cross, ensure that all the side colors align correctly with the centers. Then, flip the cube upside down.

Next, I will guide you through a crucial sequence of 4 moves that will be beneficial for your overall cube-solving process. Hold the cube in a specific manner, with your left thumb at the front and your right thumb at the bottom, with your fingers positioned on top. Execute the sequence by manipulating the right side up, adjusting the top with your right hand, turning the right side down, and manipulating the top with your left hand. Practice repeating this sequence several times to perform it swiftly.

Additionally, we will learn how to execute this sequence with our left hand, as it is equally important. Hold your left hand in the instructed position and practice the sequence with your left hand as well. Moving on, we will proceed to solve the remainder of the white side. Identify a corner piece on the top layer with white, green, and another color. Determine its correct placement between the white, orange, and green centers. Adjust the top layer to position the piece correctly and insert it using two different methods. Repeat the process as needed until the corner piece is correctly positioned. In case a corner piece gets stuck at the bottom, you will need to address this to continue with the cube-solving process.

If that situation arises, you can simply hold it in position and remove it using the same techniques. Then, proceed with the solving process as usual. Once you have completed this step for every corner, ensure that all the colors are correctly aligned. Moving on to the second layer, which is this part, as the top center is yellow, your initial task is to locate an edge piece on the top layer that does not have yellow. In this case, it would be this piece here with blue and orange. Place it in front and adjust it to align with the center. As blue is on the right and green is on the left of the center, since this piece is orange and blue, it needs to move to the right side. To accomplish this, first, move it away towards the left side. Then, using your right hand, remove this corner piece following the previously taught four-move sequence. Reinsert this corner piece using your left hand and then another example, where there is a non-yellow edge on top with red and blue. Match the front color red with the red center and determine the correct side based on the blue color. If it needs to go to the left side, apply the same steps but in the opposite direction. Move it towards the right side first, take out the left corner using your left hand, and then reinsert it using your right hand. If you encounter an already placed edge piece, simply replace it with another random piece, ensuring you know how to insert pieces correctly. The displaced piece will then become available for further manipulation as you continue with the solving process.

Once you have completed the first two layers, the next step involves creating the yellow cross on the top layer. First, focus on the edges, and if you notice that none of them are aligned, forming a dot, then proceed as follows: turn the front face clockwise, perform the four moves with your right hand as previously taught (1, 2, 3, 4), and then undo the initial front move. If you observe an L shape, place it at the top left corner and repeat the process with the four moves. Similarly, if you see a horizontal line, ensure you are not holding it vertically and repeat the process accordingly. After forming the yellow cross, align as many pieces as possible. For instance, if you have green and orange aligned but not the other two, you can either align all four or just two pieces. If you need to align only two pieces, hold the solved ones with one at the back and one on the right. If they are opposite each other, use the following algorithm: move the right side up, adjust the pair to the left, bring the red side back down, continue moving to the left until it reaches the far left side, lift the right side up again, and realign the pieces. Once everything is correctly aligned, focus on placing all the corners in their respective positions. Identify the corner with yellow-orange-blue and surrounding centers and ensure it is correctly placed. Repeat the process for any incorrectly positioned corners. If all corners are already in the correct positions, you have completed this step. However, if only one corner is correct, hold it in front, and if none are correct, use the algorithm provided to position them correctly. Follow the steps outlined to ensure all corners are in their designated places on the cube.

To ensure all corners are correctly positioned, keep your finger on the corner mentioned and verify the remaining corners. If they are not in the correct spots, repeat the algorithm by turning the sides as instructed. After all corners are in their correct positions, though not necessarily flipped correctly, it is time to turn the cube upside down to focus on solving the corners on the bottom layer one by one.

Carefully follow the process for each corner, ensuring you bring the next corner over by turning the bottom layer without rotating the entire cube to avoid causing any disruptions. Complete the solving process for each corner in a systematic manner. The tutorial creator also offers tutorials on improving Rubik's Cube solving speed, including techniques for blindfolded solving, one-handed solving, and solving larger cubes like the 4x4 and 5x5. For additional clarification or questions, viewers can refer to the description for more videos, including a full example solve using the beginner method. The creator welcomes questions in the comments section and appreciates support through Patron. The tutorial concludes with a thank you message for watching and an invitation to return for future content.

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