Step 1

To start solving a cube, first we need to make a cross in one of the cube's sides.

NOTE: Keep in mind that the centers must correspond with the colors of each edge.

Due to the cube has 4 edges with the same color, You will need to do this step 4 times, one for each edge.

*In this case, we'll use the yellow side, but you can use the one you want*

First, hold your cube with the yellow side facing up, and follow one of these three ways, according to your case.

Case 1

Case 2

So far, these cases have been simple, but in cases 3 and 4, we need to turn in cases 1 or 2 to solve your cube!

Case 3

...then, repeat step 1

Case 4

...then, repeat step 1

And if you were able to get your cross, you are ready to go to the Step 2!

**If you want to watch a video about how to solve the cube, you can go here:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-W7TecSgBc

It is a easy to understand tutorial, is not our video, but it's another option you have in consideration

here is another page, a PDF file, from the Rubik's page, with these seven steps:

https://rubiks.com/uploads/general_content/Rubiks_cube_3x3_solution-en.pdf **