This solution page is only for the 3X3X3 Rubik's Cube for
now. this is only a beginner's "how to" for the Rubik's Cube.
it will not put you anywhere near sub-30 (under 30 sec.),
maybe not even under a minute. But, for those that are new to
this Art or just want to know how to solve that thing, that's
been sitting there for the last 10 years, this is a great step
by step guide.
This next step is one of the most commonly misinterpreted
steps in the entire solution so pay careful attention...
Next, you must orient the four corners. Compare the four
corners on the bottom of your cube to these pictures.
Disregard the non-corner pieces on the bottom of your cube.
Skip this step if they are all oriented correctly. The whole
point of comparing the bottom is to determine how to hold the
cube for the next move. The black spots represent the bottom
color of your cube. These are all the possible combinations of
corner orientations. Figure out which one looks like the
bottom corners on your cube. Now hold the cube so that it
looks exactly like the way it does here. You may have to
rotate it to get it to match.
Note: Remember that '2' means turn the indicated
face twice. It does not matter which direction you turn it.
It'll end up the same either way.
Now go back to the beginning of this step and keep on doing
this until all four corners are oriented properly. If you do
it right, the most you should have to do this process is three
times. Sometimes you'll get it on the first try. Sometimes you
may get lucky and can skip this step altogether.
