Make a daisy and white cross
Place the four white edges around the yellow center. Match each side color to its center and turn that face twice to move the edge into the white cross.
Visual guide · Beginner
How to Solve a 3×3 Cube
Solve a standard 3×3 cube in seven clear beginner steps, from the white cross to the final layer edges.
Work in order
The route to a solved puzzle
Accuracy matters more than speed. Finish every algorithm before checking the result.
Insert the white corners
Keep white on the bottom. Place a white corner above its target on the right and repeat the sequence until it enters correctly.
Algorithm
R U R′ U′Solve the middle layer
Find a top edge with no yellow. Match its front color to the center, then insert it to the right or left.
Algorithm
U R U′ R′ U′ F′ U FAlgorithmU′ L′ U L U F U′ F′Build the yellow cross
Hold a yellow line horizontally or an L shape at the upper-left. Repeat until a cross appears.
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F R U R′ U′ F′Position the yellow corners
Compare all three colors on each corner. Cycle the corners until all four occupy their correct locations, even if yellow faces sideways.
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U R U′ L′ U R′ U′ LTwist the yellow corners
Work on the upper-front-right corner. Repeat the sequence until yellow faces up, then use U only to bring in the next corner.
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R′ D′ R DFinish the last edges
If one side is solved, hold it at the back and perform the sequence. Repeat when needed until all faces are complete.
Algorithm
F2 U L R′ F2 L′ R U F2