How To Solve Rubik's Cube Step By Step

Solving a Rubik's Cube can be a challenging but rewarding task. Here is a step-by-step guide to solving the Rubik's Cube using a beginner's method known as the layer-by-layer method.

Step 1: Solving the First Layer (Cross)

1. Start by picking a color as your base color (e.g., white).
2. Find the white center square and locate four white edge pieces.
3. Align and place these white edge pieces to form a white cross on the first layer.

Step 2: Solving the First Layer (Corners)

1. Locate the four corner pieces that belong to the first layer.
2. Place them in their correct positions, paying attention to their orientation.
3. You may need to use a corner piece as a buffer, temporarily moving a solved corner to make room for the unsolved one.

Step 3: Solving the Second Layer

1. Turn the cube so that the first layer is complete and facing down.
2. Find the middle layer edge pieces that match the color of the center square on the second layer.
3. Insert these edge pieces into their corresponding slots by using a specific algorithm.

Step 4: Solving the Top Layer Cross

1. Turn the cube so that the solved layers are facing down.
2. Locate the four edge pieces on the top layer that need to be correctly positioned.
3. Use a set of algorithms to place these edges correctly and form a cross on the top layer.

Step 5: Solving the Top Layer Corners

1. Identify the four corner pieces on the top layer that need to be correctly positioned.
2. Use a series of moves to bring the corners to their correct locations.
3. The orientation of the corners may not be correct at this stage, which is normal.

Step 6: Orienting the Top Layer Corners

1. Rotate the top layer until you have a corner piece in the front-right position.
2. Perform a specific algorithm to move that corner to the top-right position.
3. Repeat the algorithm as necessary until all corners are oriented correctly.

Step 7: Permuting the Top Layer Corners

1. With all the corners oriented correctly, position the corners correctly as well.
2. Apply a specific algorithm to move the corners into their correct locations.
3. You may need to repeat the algorithm multiple times until all the corners are correctly placed.

Congratulations! You have solved the Rubik's Cube using the beginner's layer-by-layer method. Keep practicing to improve your solving speed and explore advanced methods as you become more comfortable with solving the cube.