Denny's solution for solving the 3x3x3 cube

Before we start the next section I want you to flip the Rubik's Cube upside down, so that the Blue face is facing down. We will work through the remaining steps this way.

Positioning The Last Corners

Find the two corners on the top layer that have ORANGE on them. It does not matter at this time which directions the ORANGE colors face.

If the two ORANGE corners are next to each other then rotate the top layer until you can match your Rubik's Cube to the picture below.

NOTE: If the Orange corners are diagonally across from each other
you will need to skip to the diagonal procedure.

NOTE: The appearance of the many Orange stickers on the two top corners is only to show that the Orange stickers can be facing any direction.

If the corners are actually in their correct locations (even if their colors are not quite yet facing the correct directions), then this step is complete.

If they are actually backwards (in each other's position) then perform the following procedure to swap them.

Diagonally

If the Orange corners were diagonally across from each other, you will need to rotate the Top until the Top Left Corner is actually in the correct position and then perform the following procedure to move the other Orange corner into its proper position.

The Other Two Corners

Once you properly position the Orange corners you will need to check the positions of the Red corners. If they need to be swapped, perform the following procedure.

Finishing The Corners

Spin the entire cube (keeping the White Side Up) until you can match one of the 7 patterns below. If after completing the process below, you find that the corners are not quite yet finished, match up your new pattern and perform this sequence once again. You will have to perform this process no more than three times - and hopefully just once.

Now that you are totally finished with the Corners, you will
be ready to fully SOLVE the entire cube.

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