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Although the [[2x2x2 cube]] can be considered as just the [[corner]]s of the [[3x3x3 cube]], there are several ways of [[Methods|solving]] it, ranging from simple to advanced.

The best 2x2x2 solvers can solve the cube in a global average of under 2 seconds.

== Basic Methods ==
* [[Layer by layer]] (LBL) - One of the easiest ways to solve the 2x2x2 is just like the 3x3x3. First, you done one layer (as in a 3x3x3 beginner's method), then you can solve the orientation and permutation in two steps. Orient the last layer using an algorithm from 2-look [[OLL (2x2x2)|OLL]], pretending there is a cross on top, and finally do a [[PLL (2x2x2)|PLL]]. Note that the 2x2x2 has a much higher chance of an OLL or PLL skip, as it has no edges. You can also sometimes use more efficient sequences, such as FRUR'U'F' for the "superman" orientation case.


== Intermediate Methods ==
* [[Ortega]]: Done one layer, then orients and permuteL both layers (PBL)
* [[Guimond]]: It first orients both layers, then permuting both layers (PBL)


== Advanced Methods ==
There are a couple of very advanced methods for solving the 2x2x2. Due to the magnitude of algorithms required for these methods, these methods are only used by several speed cubers.

* [[CLL Method]] (42 algs)
* [[SOAP Method]] (58 algs)
* [[SS Method]] (60 algs)
* [[OFOTA Method]] (92 algs)
* [[EG Method]] (120 algs)
*'''[[1LLS]]''' (486 algs)

== External links ==
[http://erikku.er.funpic.org/rubik/Tutorials.html Erik's 2x2x2 tutorial page], which actually contains most of these methods, [[algorithm]]s and fuller explanations.


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