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TIPS:
Make sure your cube can be solved! A Rubik's Cube that has been smashed apart and incorrectly
re-assembled may not be solvable!!!
Ensure that your Rubik's Cube can be solved by smashing it apart and correctly reassembling it, then mixing it up for
you to solve.
Algorithms:
To solve the Rubik's Cube we will use numerous algorithms, basically an algorithm is a sequence of moves that allow
you to move any pieces without ruining the good work you have already done.
Ri - Di - R - D
Repeat this algorithm until the corner piece is in the corrent location on the top layer.
Lawrence Leung's Rubik's Cube solution (using the layer method)
HOW TO SOLVE THE MIDDLE LAYER OF THE RUBIK'S CUBE
Skill level - BASIC
The middle layer requires moving only four pieces into their correct positions using one algorithm (in forward and reverse
sequence). At this stage those four remaining pieces will be in one of 3 possible scenarios:
When the middle piece is in either: b. or, c. - you will use the algorithm to replace your piece with another piece and get
your piece on the bottom layer.
D - L - Di - Li - Di - Fi - D - F
Di - Ri - D - R - D - F - Di - Fi
The final layer is the most complicated layer and many things can go wrong if you don't pay attention! Solving the final layer
of the Rubik's Cube consists of the following 4 steps and 4 corresponding algorithms:
a. only the middle piece in the correct position (it doesn't move)
b. a line of correctly aligned colours (possibly a 'T' shape)
c. a 'L' shape of correct colours
d. an X of correct colours (highly unlikely)
With the finished top layer facing up, and the side you want to move on your RIGHT, use the following algorithm to create
an X on the final layer of the Rubik's Cube:
Ri - Di - B - D - Bi - R
Repeat this algorithm many times until you have an X on the final layer of the rubik's cube.
*TIPS:
If you have a 'T' or 'L' shape, try keeping the side that is most solved on your left as you repeat the algorithm.
If after repeating the algorithm 10+ times and you still can't get an X on the final layer. I suggest you undo and resolve the
MIDDLE LAYER of the Rubik’s Cube in order to shuffle those difficult last pieces into better positions
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ENSURE THAT YOUR CUBE IS SOLVABLE! Has your cube been smashed apart and incorrectly re-assembled?
Lawrence Leung's Rubik's Cube solution (using the layer method)
In all scenarios, (except e.) you will need to do the following: with the finished top layer of your Rubik’s Cube facing up
and either scenario a., b., c., or d., sides facing away from you (if only one side solved, keep it on your left but facing
away from you) use the following algorithm:
Ri - D - D - R - D - Ri - D - R
Align the solved side pieces of the Rubik’s Cube and repeat this algorithm many times.
*TIPS:
If after repeating the algorithm 10+ times and you still can't get a correctly aligned X on the final layer. I
suggest repeating the Algorithm in STEP 1. then repeating STEP 2. in combination.
If that still doesn't work, try moving the solved side to other sides and repeating the algorithm.
With the bottom layer facing toward you, shuffle the corner pieces into the correct positions (but not necessarily the
correct face colour orientation) using the following algorithm:
Ri - F - L - Fi - R - F - Li
Repeat this algorithm many times until you have all corner in the correct positions (but not necessarily the correct
colour faces).
Lawrence Leung's Rubik's Cube solution (using the layer method)
a. all pieces in the correct positions but colours facing the wrong way
b. one or more pieces in the correct positions but colours facing the wrong way
Use the following algorithm to correctly orientate the pieces in the correct position.
*TIP: If you have scenario b., keep the completed solved side on your LEFT
Ri - F - F - R - F - Ri - F - R - L - Fi - Fi - Li - Fi - L - Fi - Li
Repeat this algorithm until you have all the corners in the correct positions.