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ELL: two opposite edges flipped

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Eight cases with two opposite edges flipped.

Goal

The first two layers and the four top corners are done. Two opposite edges are flipped, leaving a yellow line on top. One algorithm solves the cube.

How to recognize it

Words used here:

  • Flipped edge: a top edge whose yellow sticker faces a side. Its color is the sticker facing up.
  • Home: the edge has the color of the center of the side it sits on. A flipped edge can still be home.
  • Opposite center: the center on the far side of the cube (front and back, left and right).

Count the flipped edges and see where they are. Then find the edges that are home. If only one edge stays put, see which center's color the back or right edge has.

How to hold the cube

White on the bottom, with the top corners lined up with the centers. Every case is seen from this grip; the recognition text names positions as the cube starts.

The main idea

Cycle 2 uses the same algorithm as OLL 57 in full OLL, plus a one-handed version.

Final check

The whole cube is solved. Turn U once more if the top is still offset.

Next lesson

Go to ELL: four edges flipped.

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M': Middle slice (turns like the Left face): turn 90°, front face goes up

Right and left are flipped. All four edges are home.

White on the bottom, with the top corners lined up with the centers.

Step 1 of 16: M'. Middle slice (turns like the Left face): turn 90°, front face goes up