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Beginner's Method

Step 1: White Cross

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1. White Cross 2. White Corners 3. Middle Layer Edges 4. Yellow Cross 5. Yellow Face 6. Position Yellow Corners 7. Position Yellow Edges

What to Do

Build a cross on the white face. Match each edge piece to its center color.

💡 Pro Tips for This Step

  • Always hold white on top to start
  • Match each cross edge to the center colors on the sides
  • You can mess up the bottom — it doesn't matter yet
  • Target: Build the white cross without any algorithm

Cube State: Step 1

Top Face (Goal: White Cross)
W=White Y=Yellow R=Red X=Unknown
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Video Tutorial

Watch J Perm's tutorial for this step on YouTube.

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