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Permute both layers (PBL)

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Put every corner of both layers in place with one algorithm.

Goal

White is on the bottom and yellow on top. This step moves the corners so the whole cube is solved.

How to recognize it

Look at each layer on its own. A side whose two stickers in that layer match is a pair.

  • Exactly one side has a pair: two neighboring corners swap.
  • No side has a pair: two diagonal corners swap.
  • All four sides have pairs: that layer is solved.

How to hold the cube

White on the bottom. Turn U and D so the pair sits where each case says. If only the bottom layer is wrong, flip the cube (x2) so it is on top, then treat it as a top-only case.

The main idea

There are 6 cases, counting those where only one layer is wrong. Learn both-adjacent and both-diagonal, then the two mixed cases.

Next lesson

Ortega is done. To go faster still, learn CLL, also under the Advanced tab.

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R: Right face: turn 90°, front face goes up

The bottom layer is solved. The top has exactly one side with a pair: two neighboring corners swap.

Hold the top layer's pair on the left.

Step 1 of 14: R. Right face: turn 90°, front face goes up