Solve the 2x2 cube in three steps

A 2x2 cube has only corners, and no centres to tell you the colours. You solve it with the corner steps of the 3x3 beginner method.

Step 1: the first layer

Pick a white corner and hold it at the bottom. Add the other three white corners next to it with white facing down, using R U R' U' as on the 3x3. Check the side colours: the two stickers next to each other on every side of the bottom layer must match.

Step 2: place the top corners

Turn white to the bottom and look at the top corners. Find one that sits between the colours it belongs to, hold it at the front right, and repeat U R U' L' U R' U' L until all four are in place.

Step 3: twist the top corners

Hold an unsolved corner at the front right of the top and repeat R' D' R D until it shows yellow on top. Turn only the top layer to bring the next one to the front right, and repeat. Finish by turning the top to line it up.

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