How to Solve the Second Layer of a Rubik’s Cube?

Hold the cube with the solved first layer on the bottom

Find a top-layer edge piece with no yellow color

Match that edge’s front color with the center color of the side it belongs to

If the edge belongs on the left side, use:

U’ L’ U L U F U’ F’

If the edge belongs on the right side, use:

U R U’ R’ U’ F’ U F

Repeat until all four second-layer edges are inserted

If a second-layer edge is in the middle layer but in the wrong spot, remove it with one of the above algorithms first

If a second-layer edge is flipped incorrectly, remove it and reinsert it correctly

Keep the first layer intact while solving the second layer

After all second-layer edges are solved, move on to the top layer

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