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Beginner's Method

Step 4: Yellow Cross

4 of 7
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

Make a cross on the yellow face. You don't need to match colors yet.

Algorithm

F R U R' U' F'
Notation guide: R=Right, L=Left, U=Up, D=Down, F=Front, B=Back. Apostrophe (') = counterclockwise. 2 = double turn.

💡 Pro Tips for This Step

  • You might already have a cross or L-shape — check your case
  • Line case: apply F R U R' U' F' once
  • L-shape: position it at back-left, then apply
  • Dot: apply twice

Cube State: Step 4

Top Face (Goal: Yellow 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.

Watch on YouTube ↗
← Step 3: Middle Layer Edges Step 5: Yellow Face →
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