Step 4: The second cross of the Rubik’s Cube
We have already solved the first two layers of the Rubik’s Cube. Our objective now is that the four edges of the top layer have their white color looking up, building up a white cross. We only focus in the white face edges, without paying attention to the corners.
There might be four white edges in the top face of the Cube, or two, or none. If the four edges are white in the top face, we can skip to the next step. If there are two white edges in the top face of the Rubik’s Cube, apply one of the following solutions depending on whether the edges are one beside the other or on the opposite side.
Case 1: Adjoining edges
Case 2: Opposite edges
Case 3: No edge is right
If there hadn’t been any white edge in the top face of the Rubik’s Cube, execute one of the two previous solutions and you will get two white edges in the top layer. Finally, execute the solution depending on the case you have obtained.
By doing this, we will solve the second cross of the Rubik’s Cube. Now it’s time to check the solution to position the second cross edges.
Step 5: Position the second cross of the Rubik’s Cube »
arun
Jan 13, 2013 @ 04:42:36
wow I never thought there will be a impossible position. thankls
Rubik's Cube
Jan 14, 2013 @ 10:54:32
Yes, there are. You can’t change the position of only 2 corners or 2 edges. You must change at least 3, or change the 2 corners and 2 edges at the same time.
arun
Jan 12, 2013 @ 14:46:44
i have a weird case. i have three edges of cross already solved. no matter what i do the fourth edge never comes up.
Rubik's Cube
Jan 12, 2013 @ 16:20:54
It’s impossible to solve that cube! Turn a side 45 degrees and take off an edge. Build the cube again, but in the solved position.
me
Jun 04, 2012 @ 01:50:44
fuck this yea very fuckin useful
Rubik's Cube
Jun 04, 2012 @ 09:42:08
Hehe! Thank you!