First Layer (Complete)

You are looking for White Corners in the Top Layer. Here is every possible scenario you will face.

Top Layer Cases

The corner is in the yellow layer, ready to be solved. Position it above its target slot.

Case 1: White Faces Right

The easiest case.

R

U

R'

Case 2: White Faces Front

Also easy.

U'

R'

U'

R

(Or use the Left hand: L' U' L)

Case 3: White Faces Up

The “Sky” case. We need to fix it first.

R

U2

R'

U'

R

U

R'

(This turns it into Case 1).

Bottom Layer Cases (The “Stuck” Ones)

The corner is already in the first layer, but it’s wrong.

Case 4: Twisted in Place

It’s in the right slot, but the white sticker is not on the bottom.

• Fix: We must “pop” it out to the top layer first.

R

U

R'

U'

• Now it is in the top layer (Case 1 or 2). Solve normally.

Case 5: Stuck in Wrong Slot

It’s in the bottom layer, but between the wrong centers (e.g., Red/Blue corner is in the Blue/Orange slot).

• Fix: Pop it out.

R

U

R'

• Now move it to the correct slot and solve.

Summary Checklist

1. Scan Top Layer. Is there a white corner?
   • Yes: Move it above its home. Check if White faces Right, Front, or Up.
   • No: Look at the Bottom Layer.
2. Scan Bottom Layer. Is there a stuck corner?
   • Yes: Do R U R' to bring it to the top.
   • No: You are done!