How to Solve a Rubik's Cube | WIRED 

Here's a handy step-by-step guide for you to better navigate the tutorial! STEP-BY-STEP: 00:00 (Introduction) 03:06: Step 1: Make the Daisy 04:47: Step 2: Create the White Cross 06:32; (How to Hold the Cube) 08:10; Step 3: Solve the Bottom Layer 12:20; Step 4: Solve the Second Layer 14:57: Step 5: Create the Yellow Cross 15:06: (Cube Notation) 17:35: Step 6: Solve the Yellow Face 19:10; Step 7: Position the Corners 21:46: Step 8: Position the Edges And check out the printable text version at WIRED.com: www.wired.com/story/how-to-solve-a-rubiks-cube-step-by-step/

(Making points for myself) Daisy formation 4:17 White cross: 4:51 Right trigger: 7:23 Left trigger: 7:40 Steps to the bottom layer: 8:25 White on top layer: 8:47 White on bottom: 10:15 White on top of cube: 10:41 Steps to the second layer: 12:24 If unsolved and all are matched with yellow: 13:46 {Cube Notation: 15:08 CW - Clockwise CCW - Counter-Clockwise F: Front Face, 90° CW U: Upward Face, 90° CW R: Right Face, 90° CW U’: Upward Face, 90° CCW R’: Right Face, 90° CCW F’: Front Face, 90° CCW} Yellow Cross: 16:42 {Solving the yellow layer: 17:37 R: Right Face, 90° CW U: Upward Face, 90° CW R’: Right Face, 90° CCW U: Upward Face, 90° CW R: Right Face, 90° CW U2: Upward Face, 90° CW X2 R’: Right Face, 90° CCW} {Solving the last corners: 19:12 L’: Left Face, 90° CCW U: Upward Face, 90° CW R: Right Face, 90° CW U’: Upward Face, 90° CCW L: Left Face, 90° CW U: Upward Face, 90° CW R’: Right Face, 90° CCW R: Right Face, 90° CW U: Upward Face, 90° CW R’: Right Face, 90° CCW U: Upward Face, 90° CW R: Right Face, 90° CW U2: Upward Face, 90° CW X2 R’: Right Face, 90° CCW} If one face has matching corners: 20:54 Once all corners are matching: 21:33 {Positioning the edges: 21:53 F2: Front Face, 90° CW X2 U: Upward Face, 90° CW R’: Right Face, 90° CCW L: Left Face, 90° CW F2: Front Face, 90° CW X2 L’: Left Face, 90° CCW R: Right Face, 90° CW U: Upward Face, 90° CW F2: Front Face, 90° CW X2} Did I just pull an all nighter to learn how to solve a rubik’s cube because I was curious? Yes. Do I regret it? Not at all

I found replacing step 3 with the throw it over the fence method much more therapeutic

Spent my entire life thinking I would go to my grave without ever being able to solve the Rubik's cube. And then just a week ago came across this video and solved the cube for the first time in my life. My happiness knows no bounds. Thanks Robbie and Tyson for sharing this.

I think your real talent is instructing complex subjects and simplifying them so anyone can learn in a carefree way. I’ve watched many videos but many lost me half way! You’re careful and concises step for step instructions are truly inspiring. Thanks!

Me on the algorithm: I'm almost solved it! 2 Seconds later *Starts working on daisy*

Daisy formation 4:17 White cross: 4:51 Right trigger: 7:23 Left trigger: 7:40 Steps to the bottom layer: 8:25 White on top layer: 8:47 White on bottom: 10:15 White on top of cube: 10:41 Steps to the second layer: 12:24 If unsolved and all are matched with yellow: 13:46 {Cube Notation: 15:08 CW - Clockwise CCW - Counter-Clockwise F: Front Face, 90° CW U: Upward Face, 90° CW R: Right Face, 90° CW U’: Upward Face, 90° CCW R’: Right Face, 90° CCW F’: Front Face, 90° CCW} Yellow Cross: 16:42 {Solving the yellow layer: 17:37 R: Right Face, 90° CW U: Upward Face, 90° CW R’: Right Face, 90° CCW U: Upward Face, 90° CW R: Right Face, 90° CW U2: Upward Face, 90° CW X2 R’: Right Face, 90° CCW} {Solving the last corners: 19:12 L’: Left Face, 90° CCW U: Upward Face, 90° CW R: Right Face, 90° CW U’: Upward Face, 90° CCW L: Left Face, 90° CW U: Upward Face, 90° CW R’: Right Face, 90° CCW R: Right Face, 90° CW U: Upward Face, 90° CW R’: Right Face, 90° CCW U: Upward Face, 90° CW R: Right Face, 90° CW U2: Upward Face, 90° CW X2 R’: Right Face, 90° CCW} If one face has matching corners: 20:54 Once all corners are matching: 21:33 {Positioning the edges: 21:53 F2: Front Face, 90° CW X2 U: Upward Face, 90° CW R’: Right Face, 90° CCW L: Left Face, 90° CW F2: Front Face, 90° CW X2 L’: Left Face, 90° CCW R: Right Face, 90° CW U: Upward Face, 90° CW F2: Front Face, 90° CW X2}

I got to part four by myself but you have put into words my thinking. I been a week and I’ve probably put about 10 minutes in every day. Today I decided to get serious. I checked out a bunch of other videos before this and this is by far the best. The others can’t seem to resist showing off and the ego is distracting. They may be good but this one is clearly articulated. Thank you so much.

10:17 Outward facing white on the bottom layer 10:46 When white stickers on top layer 16:50 Yellow cross 17:55 Solve yellow side 22:15 Clockwise algo 22:42 Counter ockwise algo

When I saw 16M views I thought wow so many people saw this but now i realise that about 1M people watched this on repeat

For the past 13 years of my life I have been trying to solve a cube. And let me tell ya this was the only video which helped me solve it and bring down my time

The most legit way of solving Rubik's cube for beginners. I've tried a lot of other videos but this is the most simplest and straight forward way of solving the cube. Easy to understand and to follow the steps. Thanks to you Robbie, I've solved my first ever Rubik's cube. You're a Lej.

2024 anyone?

For 21 years, I never thought I’d be able to solve a Rubik’s cube. Most videos are boring and move too fast. But this guy made it very clear. Thank you.

Wtf!!! I literally just solved my cube that has been scrambled for 7 years! This is the best day of my life!

Amazing step-by-step and wonderful explanation as well as visual. Thank you very much!

I just came across this video, and I have to say out of all the videos online,this is the one that explains very well how to solve the Rubiks cube. Great video!

Me: *does the last algorithm* Me: yes I’m almost done! Me ten seconds later: ok so I’m gonna start with the daisy

1 wrong move and it's all gone.

This was by far the most clear tutorial on solving the cube. Took me about 10 days at an hour a day (without a cheat sheet). Got my best time now is 2:06. Would love to see a demo of the 1 minute solve one day to see any little tricks you're using. Thanks for taking the time and energy to create this vid, and for making lots of people think I'm a genius.😁

I would just like to say thank you for this video. Didn’t think I’d be able to memorise all the steps, but found it easy when you memorise each stage separately. I will admit I was stuck for a while after completing the 2nd row, but within 2 weeks, I had this down. Now I can solve a cube every time with no thought needed. This has been great exercise for keeping my mind active and healthy. I now mix and then solve a cube at least 5 times a day. Thank you again.

The first 20 or so minutes are lovely, then all of a sudden, out of nowhere, it's "now just remember this simple algorithm LU'''''4FR'F'67'LRU'

I did it. It took me 16 years after my purchase. All that lead to it is corona. By the way thanks man.

I had watched this video a couple of years ago and learned how to solve the cube then. But then stopped doing it a few months ago and totally had forgotten some of the steps. I came back to watch this and had forgotten the amazing job you did of turning something complex to something that people can understand - kudos to the team behing this video!

This was explained really well. Both my daughter (9years old) and myself can perform the solve in under 5 mins. Took us about a week to practice and learn the algorithm. I will recommend this to all my family and friends.

Hold on I need this for the life of me ;^; Right Trigger: 7:22 Left Trigger: 7:40 Corner White sticker: 8:47 Bottom White: 10:23 White sticker top: 10:43

15 tries, 3 meltdowns, and 1 cry of happiness later, I have officially solved my first Rubik's Cube!

One more thing ticked off my bucket list! Robbie is a really good teacher. This video really covers it all so well. Many thanks!!!

Robbie, you are an excellent instructor. I finally solved my first Rubik’s cube and I could say that I learned. I watched other videos and I will get stuck and couldn’t do it. So happy that I found your video.

The best thing about this tutorial is that he is also explaining other scenarios.Thats called teaching.

Him: “Then, you’ll have solved the cube!” Me: **looks down** hmm...

Started this last week. Didn’t think I would be able solve in less than 5 mins in first week!! Crazy!! Thanks

This was the first and only video I watched for help to solve my first cube, which I bought early last year. Very well and practically explained. I've been hooked on solving numerous other cubes since then. Thanks!

well since i’m stuck indoors ig i’ll learn a new skill 😂 update: i can solve in under 2 minutes now! ik its not the fastest but i'm happy w/ it :)

I remember watching this vid in 2019 when I was just 11 and I was so happy to have finally solved my first rubix cube🙈 These steps are so clear and easy to follow so I just love this method!🙌

Seriously, this video rocks! I watched it about 6 months ago and every day, taught myself little by little to learn how to solve it until I could by myself. Then, I totally stopped practicing and forgot how to do it! I rewatched this video and it literally came back to me like riding a bike! Super awesome and helpful video and with some practice, you really pick it up fast! I was so proud of myself the first time I solved it, I had to show my friends! Haha! Thanks for your help; I never could have done it without this video. I love doing this for fun now and it only takes me a few minutes to solve it. I am in no way an expert or the fastest, but I can solve it and that’s enough for me!

Him: “You’ll never have 3 yellow corners” me: *looks down to my 3 yellow corners*

Him:Now your cube should be solved Me: Having to start at the daisy again

Hi. I just want to express my gratitude. I just solved my first ever rubik's cube after numerous attempts (trial and error). I still have to practice a lot though. But still, I have a new achievement. Thanks to this guy! Happy new year, everyone!

This is the best Rubik's Cube tutorial for a beginner. I tried watching others but this one is just way better. Thank you Robbie, what a legend!

him: logically and effortlessly finds the “daisy” me: spends half an hour turning around random pieces trying to get it.

Gotta say, after you solve it it feels soo GOOOD and makes me want to just keep solving it

Dude. Thanks to you I have finally completed a bucket list item. Feeling like a genius right now. This definitely took me an hour lol!

It is a 100% legit video to solve a 3x3 rubix cube. It took me a total of 1 hour and 15 minutes may be over a span of a day, since I was pausing and re-watching the same multiple times step by step and finally I have solved the first scrambled cube of my life. Thank you so much for this lovely video ❤🎉

Me steps 1-4: Wow this is actually easy, I can't wait to finish the top layer Me at Step 5: Brain begins to malfunction

the dude: "Got it?" me: "No." the dude: "Good." Just a FYI I did eventually learn how to solve it. I had to write everything on a paper though.

This is the smoothest step-by-step guide ever! Thank you!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

Robbie, thank you so much for this video! It took me about eight hours of practice, with plenty of mistakes and retries along the way, but your clear instructions made it possible. Time to celebrate!

17:46 "You'll never have 3" me looking down at my cube and seeing 3

War...War never changes.

The best explanation online. Felt good solving my first rubix cube. Such an awesome explanation.

Thank you so much! On my first attempt without the video (I did have the algorithms written down) I managed to get it in 4 minutes 57 seconds! Really happy now!

The most rewinded video on RU-vid

solved it finally..... never felt so happy, worth the hour I spent solving the cube watching this tutorial

Crazy to think that 1.5 years ago I was watching this to solve my first cube. Thanks Robbie.

This video is the ONE video on the internet that actually helped me learn to solve it

Wired: "You'll never have 3 yellow corner pieces, it'll either be 0, 1 or 2" Me: *has 3 yellow corner pieces*

6:35 hand placement 6:54 why 7:16 fundamental moves (right trigger and left trigger) 8:15 next we aim solve the bottom layer 8:42 white sticker outwards top layer 10:15 white sticker outwards bottom layer 10:43 white sticker on top

Thanks for posting this, my daughter and I have had a great time practicing this method. I thought at the beginning that I’d be happy if I solved a cube in 20 minutes and now I’m down to 2 minutes or less. One bit of advice: practice, practice, practice. You’ll get there just like we did :)

This isn’t just solving a Rubik’s cube anymore, *It’s about learning the cuber’s language*

Everyone: the last one is so hard Me:is stuck on the daisy part

Man, this is hands down the best tutorial on how to solve the Rubik cube! Thank you for all the comprehensive troubleshooting! This is so good!

After watching many tutorials on solving a rubik cube at last this worked and i solved a rubik cube for the first time in my life 🥳🔥You explain really well step by step with all logics so it makes easy to understand to anyone. Thank u very much Robbie ❤️🔥

"Youll never have 3" Me: Has three

him: “got it?” me: “no” him: “good”

It took me so many tries to solve my cube, and because of you, i got it. Thank you so much robbie!

This one is the best of the videos of solving cubes that i've seen.

This was the clearest how-to video on a difficult subject that I've ever seen. Couldn't have made that any easier to understand. Thanks!

When you’ve solved the second layer then hit the algorithms... back to the daisy 🙃

Out of all the videos available on RU-vid this is the best one. Thanks alot

Just solved the cube I had for the first time in my life following closely your instructions..i feel powerful now. Thank you! 🎉💪💪🎉🎊

After a continuous 6 hours, 24 minutes and 37 seconds, I can say i finally did it, what a relief 😌

Am I the only person who was just about to solve the cube, but freaked up at the last step, and was in need to start everything over again?

This video is awesome. Not only helped me finally solving the cube but after doing it multiple times, now I can do it under 5min.

i swear the best and only video there that helped me solve the rubic cube for the first time ever!

When you are at the daisy, “This is easy.” When you hit the algorithms and the movements, “I quit.”

everyone’s a gangsta until the algorithm joins the game

This is the video that got me started. I can now also solve a 4x4, 5x5, pyraminx, skewb, and windmill cube. Thank you so much.

Wow this guys explanation is awesome.. I started his video and slowly learned the moves for 2 days before completing the cube puzzzle.. Takes time to learn but easily repeatable.. This guys understanding of the puzzle is mind blowing..

All the algorithms : Right trigger : R, U, R’ Left trigger : L’, U’, L Yellow edge piece : F, U, R, U’, R’, F’ Yellow corner piece : R, U, R’, U, R, U2, R’ Corner positioning : L’, U, R, U’, L, U, R’, R, U, R’ U, R, U2, R’ Edge piece clockwise swap : F2, U, R’, L, F2, L’, R, U, F2 Edge piece counter clockwise swap : F2, U’, R’, L, F2, L’, R, U’, F2

Everyone who got a Rubik's Cube for Christmas: ASSEMBLE!!!

Great ! Demonstration at its peak in a simplistic way . 🎉

This helped me alot. WHEN I FIRST CAME HERE I DID NOT EVEN KNOW TO HOLD THE CUBE PROPERLY BUT NOW I AM ABLE TO SOLVE IT VERY EASILY AND FASTLY ..THANK YOU SO MUCH...

I was like, “oh this is easier than I thought” until he uses the algorithms.

"now your cube should be solved" Me: wondering how my cube turned brown and purple.

omg I solved my first cube!!! It definitely took forever bc I kept getting confused on CCW and CW, but after redoing the white phase around 5 times to start over, I did it. Kudos to myself and this is a wonderful tutorial.

This video made things very easy and intuitive. Broken down into sections and essential algorithms. As long as you apply the algorithms in the corect situations you will solve it.

*Fun fact:* u r in quarantine tryna learn something u always wanted to learn in this freetime.

I really like the daisy, so I'll leave it at that. Continuing any further would be bad for my anxiety levels.

Great tutorial! I enjoyed this and I solved the cube! Thanks for taking the time to make a great video.

Thank you so much man!! I'm 32 and I just learned it thanks to your very precise and concise video... Be bless man!!!🎉🎉🎉

"Let's taken a second to pause and discuss cube notation." *nose begins bleeding*

Now u got a white cross Me: ok Now finish the bottom layer Me: WHOT

Thank you so much, I am 9 and I have tried so hard to solve a rubix cube for years, watched countless videos and yours was the BEST ! ! ! 😊

Definitely the BEST method i've seen. Really well explained, and within 24 hours, i've managed to remember the sequences which after watching this the first time, was very daunting to say the least.

I spent an hour trying this and was wondering why it wasn't working. After that I realised it was because if my led lights

Solving the bottom layer: What to do if you see a sticker on the: 8:46 top row sticker 10:22 bottom sticker 10:45 top sticker

This is an amazing video! Thank you Robbie for teaching me how to solve a Rubik's cube. Thanks to you, I officially solved it for the first time!

Just helped me solve a Rubik’s cube for the first time. 😊 thanks

This guy deserves an award!! The Nobel prize for explaining perhaps....