What did I do wrong on my Rubik's cube?

Question

I have finished the top layer of the cube, and according to http://www.chessandpoker.com/rubiks-cube-solution.html, the next step is to do the T's. In order to do this, I must have all the correct colors under the top layer (Top line of the T is all the same color already), but all the colors are random on mine. Any help ? or any other better ways of solving it?

Answer 1

Hi Solena,

You can get there.  Don't give up yet!

Watch this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsQIoPyfQ...

and part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW_BBp3FP...

Or you can use this site:

http://www.wrongway.org/cube/solve.html

Now for the rest of the information I give to round out the Rubik's Cube information:

Here is the official site:

http://www.rubiks.com/

And more information than you can possibly need:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubik's_Cub...

The Wikipedia page has several solution methods listed, from beginner methods:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsQIoPyfQ...

to optimized, low move count methods:

http://solve-the-cube.awardspace.com/adv...

The advanced method involves memorizing a lot of routines to deal with many different scenarios.

There is a beginners forum on the speed solving page that addresses many issues, like how and when to lube the cube for smooth operation. Take a look:

http://www.speedsolving.com/forumdisplay...

Oh, and here is a page that lets you enter the colors of your cube and it tells you how to solve it:

http://www.wrongway.org/cube/solve.html

Have Fun and Good Luck!

Answer 2

Out of the factory all of the colors are in the same order on every cube.  They usually even come with instructions on how to finish it with the same colors.  But, if you move one layer, everything gets messed up and it's close to impossible to do it.

Answer 3

You have done it wrongly. You have to have all pieces in the first layer to be complete, not randomly obviously.