The steps of the 3x3x3 mirror


The 3x3x3 mirror will be solved layer by layer, and the algorithms are derived from those of the 2x2x2.

Step 1

The 1st layer

When the layer is fully solved, your cube will look like this:

No particular algorithm.

The placement of the pieces should remain intuitive.

Here are the main steps:


The centers


The edges


The corners

Step 2

The edges of the 2nd layer

Once all the edges have been solved, your cube will look like this:

Case a

The green/red edge is
on the 3rd layer to the right


The algorithm allows you to place it on the 2nd layer.

Case b

The green/red edge is
on the 3rd layer opposite


The algorithm allows you to place it on the 2nd layer.

Case c

The green/red edge is
placed on the 2nd layer and incorrectly oriented


The algorithm allows you to move it down to the 3rd layer.

You can then apply the algorithm from case a.

Step 3.1

Orienting the edges of the 3rd layer

When all the edges have been processed, your cube will look like this:

Case a

The edges already oriented are
side by side


The algorithm will orient the Front/Right edges.

Case b

The edges already oriented are
opposite


This formula will orient the Left/Right edges.

Case c

No oriented edges

The algorithm will orient the Left/Back edges.

You can then apply the algorithm from case a.

Step 3.2

Placement of the 3rd Layer Edges

When all the edges have been processed, your cube will look like this:

Case a

The edges already placed are
side by side


The algorithm will place the Left/Front edges.

Case b

The edges already placed are
opposite


This formula will place the Front/Back edges.

You can then apply the algorithm from case a.

Step 4

The Corners of the 3rd Layer

When all the corners have been processed, your cube will look like this:

Place the Corners

The algorithm will swap the corners (except the one in front of you on the right) clockwise.

Depending on your setup, you should apply the algorithm a maximum of 2 times!

The orientation of the corners can vary. What matters is their position.

(The 3 colors of each corner must correspond to the 3 theoretical faces of the corner)

Orienting the Corners

The algorithm will allow you to orient the two corners on your right upwards.


Depending on your setup, you should apply the algorithm a maximum of 2 times!

Remember to orient your cube correctly so as not to perform the algorithm more than necessary, i.e., not necessarily with the third layer at the top.


Your 3x3x3 mirror is solved.