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Learn F2L in 6 minutes (Full Intuitive F2L Tutorial)

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Learn F2L in 6 minutes (Full Intuitive F2L Tutorial)

12,384,646 views November 9, 2017 8:30

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In brief

Master the first two layers of the Rubik’s Cube using the CFOP method with this intuitive, beginner-friendly tutorial. You’ll learn four core algorithms and how to pair corners and edges efficiently, whether the white sticker is up or down. Perfect for anyone new to speedcubing who wants to solve F2L quickly and confidently.

Key steps

  1. Identify the corner and edge pair in the top layer.
  2. Check if the white sticker is facing up or down.
  3. For white down: align corner and edge top colors, then insert the pair.
  4. For white up: match the edge to its center, then insert the pair.
  5. Handle special cases by adjusting corner/edge placement (see 4:37).
  6. Repeat until both layers are solved.

Questions & answers

How many algorithms do I need to learn for this method?

Four fundamental algorithms cover all cases.

What if the corner and edge are already touching?

Check the special cases section at 4:37 for guidance.

Description from the creator

This is a simple beginner F2L tutorial for the 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube CFOP method. You can learn how to solve the first 2 layers fast and intuitively in a way that is easy to understand, in just 6 minutes! There is a full example F2L at the end.

After F2L:
Beginner OLL ► youtube.com/watch?v=GhmYBgLoQQg
Beginner PLL ► youtube.com/watch?v=f_Yor-ydZjs

If you're stuck ► Check 4:37 for special cases.
Still stuck ► bit.ly/bestf2l
Rubik's Cube Move Notation ► youtube.com/watch?v=24eHm4ri8WM

SpeedCubeShop ► bit.ly/2nW3qWg
Using the code "JPERM" supports my channel and also gives you a discount on your order.

Cube ► MoYu WeiLong GTS2M: bit.ly/2tY6FPT

► SUMMARY OF STEPS
1. Put the corner and edge in the top layer. (if they are touching, you might have a special case: see 4:37)
2. Is the white sticker is facing up?

- White sticker NOT facing up:
3. Place the corner above the slot, turn the top so you can still see the white sticker.
4. If the top colors for each piece is the same, turn the corner away and move the edge beside the corner. If they don't match, move the edge across from the corner.
5. Insert the pair.

- White sticker facing up:
3. Match the edge piece to its center.
4. Turn edge away and place the corner on top of the edge.
5. Insert the pair.

0:24 - The 4 Fundamental Algorithms
1:13 - White sticker not facing up, corner/edge top stickers match
2:55 - White sticker not facing up, corner/edge top stickers don't match
3:59 - White sticker facing up
4:37 - How to solve special cases
6:20 - Example Beginner F2L Solution

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F2L Algs ► bit.ly/bestf2l
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J Perm published this 8:30 video tutorial on November 9, 2017. It has been watched 12,384,646 times on YouTube.

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