How to Solve a 2x2: Ortega Method Tutorial

[@nokialele-ov5mt]

yall, i tried every damn tutorial for solving 2x2 cube and it never worked. After clicking on this video, i solved it right away. Thank you so so much for making such a good tutorial for all the 7 different cases, its reall appreciated)))

[@samickill9730]

I don't see any comments who have done this so here: Sune: 5:29 Anti-sune: 5:38 Sexy hammer: 5:54 2 diagonal: 6:10 Hammerhead: 6:27 Bar side bar top: 6:50 Double bars: 7:04 Thank me later

[@lightwhited47]

A comment listed everything.

[@kpcashmoney6439]

ty bro

[@__human__709]

It’s in description btw

[@Bruh-qd4pe]

Thank you

[@M.Sagoat490]

sexy hammer💀💀💀

[@MonkeyDLuffy-ro3ge]

You are the best at teaching people, I searched so many Ortega methods on KZbin and couldn’t find any that help me except this video, thanks! Also I am watching the pyriminx video!

[@joshualovesjesus-t2v]

dang, you are the only person I actually learned it from. Normally I would get it from J Perm but even I didn't understand it so I went to one that looked good and that was yours. Thank you

[@tamerzantah9440]

Same bro

[@NathanJacob-sp3hv]

Same case😂

[@_lpeter_]

Case 1 7:51 Case 2 8:38 Case 3 9:32 Case 4 10:13 Case 5 10:38

[@SirWigglebott0m]

Thank you

[@spaghetti4825]

Quarrantine got me learning how to solve cubes lol

[@cochran3112]

Same. I learned a 2x2 in under 20 seconds and a Pryaminx in like 1 minute. Now it’s the 3x3 that I can’t figure out

[@ngu-phxntom3252]

@@cochran3112 so your telling me you solved a pyraminx before 3x3 impressive also 2x2 algorithms are the same as beginners method corner algorithms on a 3x3

[@cochran3112]

PhxntomFN- NGU yeah I figured out the 3x3 like last week. The Pyraminx is the easiest out all of them for me

[@taj2764]

Damn quarantine was 11 months ago

[@dimos6192]

@@taj2764 1 year ago 😳

[@chrisstradling2535]

Your 2 x 2 Beginner Method video is the best on KZbin, in fact the only beginner tutorial on KZbin that explains it properly. I'm posting this here because comments aren't allowed on that video. I might eventually progress to the Ortega method....

[@mookwanlapa]

You asked for 20 likes, you got 100x more than that! Lol

[@zborn5570]

More like 2000

[@MrPuzzleCodes]

@@zborn5570 yea there is a difference of 4 months beetween you soo....

[@salmanezz5167]

150**

[@CJBallengerisshort]

Now it’s 200 times

[@208tvv]

More like 4.1k

[@iamvergo]

Thanks for having it a lot more in-depth than other videos :)

[@Wers11111]

One layer solved plus one bar (step 3): 7:56 One layer solved with no bars (step 3): 8:38 No layer solved with a bar on each layer (step 3): 9:32 No layer solved with only one bar (step 3): 10:15 No layer solved and no bars (step 3): 10:50

[@tymonszalinski303]

I just learned to solve a 2x2 cube 3 days ago now I have the actual cube I had to use an app this video so far is very understandable I have subbed to you thanks for the great content

[@coldclearkt]

7:58 I usually put the unsolved blocks in front and do: R' F R' B2 R F' R' B2 R2 Can someone tell me why this isn't used since it's shorter, I'm not a big cuber so idk

[@thinkable3D]

It’s because it uses b moves. Especially for 2x2 people don’t typically use b or d moves because it is easier to turn R U F and L. And the algs are performed faster that way

[@coldclearkt]

@@thinkable3D oh thanks man, now I know

[@drk.vchalam5772]

Even I use this algorithm

[@nb7thegreat]

Toxic 10 for PBL I do R B’ R F2 R’ B R F2 R2

[@nb7thegreat]

Less B moves but a B’ which causes a really awkward turn that confuses me into doing b sometimes

[@innavillegas5687]

Thank you so much! I ordered 2x2 cube and I forgot how to solve it, I saw your video and it helped a lot! So easy! Thank you ☺️

[@annabellekim8614]

You are a life saver. I have watched every Ortega method there is and never understood them, but I did on your video. YOU ARE SUCH A LIFE SAVER TO ME!! Thank you~~

[@crimsondeception]

Thank you for showing what to do for different cases. Because mine never matched to what the more popular videos were doing I got so confused on doing the next steps. I finally solved it lol

[@syno4995]

bro this is the beat tutorial. I just need to learn the algorithms and I’ll be set

[@samickill9730]

no cap, best tutorial for ortega 2x2

[@Nick1994H]

Lol was able to finish the cube as the video finished. 6min rubiks about 30 mins faster than any prebious attempt. Good vid

[@Elytera]

For the case 1 of PBL you can use the algorithm (R2 U R2 U' R2) turn the cube anti clockwise (R2 U' R2 U R2 U') its easier to learn

[@NobbleMan]

Brilliant explanation! Ortega is really quick and easy but only downside is too much memorisation for me

[@notjackreacher2483]

Indeed it is, you can average under 5 seconds if you practice a lot.

[@NobbleMan]

@@notjackreacher2483 how am i getting a notification from a comment i made 10 months ago

[@notjackreacher2483]

@@NobbleMan oh dang I didn’t even read when your comment was made 😂

[@HM76B]

I watched J Perms video and I did not understand nothing you made me understand everything! Thank you so much!

[@kN-bc4jq]

Good tutorial, thx, but was there any dust or hair on your cube you couldn't get off?

[@huttri3013]

Man, when i was first learning how to solve the rubiks cube (2x2) you really help

[@malikon6953]

hey thanks I didn't know you could solve it with just Sune and J-perm. Pretty neat.

[@magicklee3407]

One corner is sune and anti sune 5:32 One bar on the right and other pieces on top and bottom is hammer 5:56 2 diagonal (no name) 6:12 No pieces is hammerhead 6:35 Two bars on each side 6:55 none on top and two bars each side 7:10

[@syno4995]

Do you have any tips for solving the white side fast

[@evanfennell8419]

Become color neutral it drops your times tremendously because you have more of a chance of getting a good start rather than only looking at white

[@Kano-zz1vk]

Thanks I've been watching tons of videos and I finally solved it thanks man

[@ТимофейКарлин-е8с]

Best guide on KZbin for 2x2! Thank you so much for help

[@DilGoZian]

He asks for 20 likes and gets 3.4k nice! Thanks for video :D

[@barbarahutchinson5264]

I watched a bunch of videos on how to solve a 2x2 none of them really worked but then I tried yours I solved it thank you

[@kikzu7079]

What ur best tip to memoing all the cases and algs And also thanks for the vid

[@thinkable3D]

My best tip is to physically write the algorithms down on paper then repeatedly perform the alg about 10-15 times or until you don’t need to look at the paper any more. Then wait a while and see if you can remember the alg without the paper if you can do that then you have memorized it. 👍

[@kikzu7079]

Thanks this helped a. lot and i started cubing about a week ago and can get a 20sec on 2x2 with beginners and 1:50 on 3x3 however i wanna learn cfop too Do u have a vid for that? How am i supposed to memo the cases and also thanks for th vid You got a like by someone

[@catastrophy1453]

I have this weird thing where I have one side solved, one side unsolved and cannot do anything with it and the other two sides are bars with for example one green piece on the top right. I'll describe it to you *Blue side* (Solved) *Orange side* (orange bar at the top, bottom left green, bottom right orange) *Green side* (green bar at the top and an orange and a red at the bottom) *Red side* (red bar at the top, bottom left red, bottom right green) Hopefully that makes sense to you because it happens to me all the time and I don't know how to solve it.

[@thinkable3D]

I know which case you have. You have case 1. You need to flip the cube so that the yellow side is facing the floor and the white side is facing up. Then put the blue on the left side and perform the algorithm.

[@catastrophy1453]

Thanks

[@Carter-hz9vg]

Sometimes when I solve the top and bottom I have one other side solved, but no other rows. It looks like your cubes does at 5:17. What should I do from here?

[@thinkable3D]

That is actually case 3. Hold the extra solved side in front and do that alg

[@Carter-hz9vg]

HyperCube thx very much

[@cloaker8931]

Bro it took me abt 3 years to finally solve it! Thx for the help!

[@clutchhoward6944]

It took me a while but I solved for the first time in my life. Thank you. LIKE!!!

[@MillionairesKeyy]

Do u have a video to solve the first side I average 6 or 7 seconds I can solve it but I can’t solve the first side efficiently

[@michaelchhin8911]

Omg dude i Soved IT under 1 Hour. Omg thx so much 1st time i solved a cube

[@thinkable3D]

Great job. It feels good to finally solve it right? 😁👍

[@michaelchhin8911]

HyperCube ye it does thx again

[@key9ine848]

2:56 Yellow side/ step 2:46 7:26 Case 1 , matching side: 7:42 Case 2, bottom layer solved: 8:33 Case 3, two colour's in bar on top layer and bottom 9:21 Case 4, one bar on bottom: 10:00 Case 4, no bars: 10:29

[@teddytube7128]

It works u where going to fast so I thought I had to re start then it worked and I was SO happy and if I mix it up again I will find this vid so ty so much

[@jabinky3762]

awesome vid helped alot

[@dazboiz]

Wow 652 comments and you hearted almost all of them! Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@AxelKarma]

THANK YOU SO MUCH NEW SUB

[@theinsanelegend5053]

OMG TYSM!!!!! BEST TUTORIAL! (now i will stop struggling ty)

[@theinsanelegend5053]

you gained a subscriber

[@pinguiino6043]

Thanks man! Rellay appreciate your awesome tutorials

[@aviiamo]

How many days does it usually take to memorize all these algorithms and get faster?

[@thinkable3D]

If u work on it a ton it can be done in 1 day. But you should practice it for about a week or 2 to get it down. Getting faster is all about practice and doing more solves with 2x2.

[@blake8106]

Bro this tutorial is the best I like it very much and u explain it very well thx this is the best tutorial ever 😄

[@mrnothin368]

Do you guys have any tips for memorising the algorithms

[@Clwalker00]

LOVE this video... I wish you had this in printable form. Everyone Ortega method does not match what you show here. Still wonderful tutorial!

[@cltonnewtonn__2350]

bro i’m getting my 2x2 tomorrow and i’m so hyped to watch this video again to learn

[@thinkable3D]

Nice!

[@cltonnewtonn__2350]

@@thinkable3D IM GETTING IT IN LIKE 20 MIN

[@kvinko1996]

Hey,what happens if on the bottom i have one bar and no more?

[@thinkable3D]

Flip the cube over so that the bar is on the top now. Then find that case that I show and use that algorithm.

[@kvinko1996]

Thank you

[@maxrennie3860]

Do u have any other 2x2 tutorials eg. Ones that u can do quicker

[@maxrennie3860]

I mean how u can solve faster

[@backtotheback3767]

you can do sune when the solvd corner is nearest to you and you se a yellow facing you

[@thinkable3D]

You can, but that needs a different algorithm.

[@backtotheback3767]

No you can do antisune whith the solved corner in the right

[@backtotheback3767]

Dum a

[@backtotheback3767]

HYPER just try it and tell me if im wrrong

[@backtotheback3767]

And if tyou say that antisune is a different alg. No its not its a mirrord alg of sune

[@nprivera17]

What if you’re cube is sticker less were do you put the stickers

[@thinkable3D]

What do u mean

[@catastrophy1453]

You don't need to put stickers on a sticker less cube unless the stickers came of

[@faizanaka7759]

What speed cube would you recommend?

[@thinkable3D]

Dayan Tengyun M 2x2 is good. It is the one I use

[@mr.hascker4233]

What method are you use for 2x2 rubik cube?? Plz answer

[@thinkable3D]

Ortega. Its in the title

[@joksan2134]

I have a question I have case 5 but one side is solved and the rest are striped like in case 5 what do I do

[@thinkable3D]

So u have 2 faces that have all the colors solved?

[@thinkable3D]

Get Me 10k views please That is actually case 3. It has 2 columns and one side solved

[@joksan2134]

HyperCube No it is like case 5 where all of them are columns but one of the sides is solved other then white and yellow

[@thinkable3D]

Yes. That is case 3. Try the alg with the 3rd solved face in front

[@joksan2134]

You are right I figured it out you just have to hold the solid color towards yourself

[@xelaolapid4763]

This is the best Ortega method on KZbin!!! I got it!

[@freezojr4414]

Best tutorial EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thinkable3D]

Thanks 😁

[@bobbynolen5922]

IKR I WROTE DOWN ALL THE ALGORITHMS AND IT DIDNT EVEN COVER THE WHOLE PAPER

[@Duckey_]

whats the best way to learn the algorithms

[@thinkable3D]

Write them down and perform them over and over until you don’t need to look at the notes. Then take a break and see if u can still do it without the notes.

[@kyragreenberg5538]

you helped me incredibly thanks so much!

[@irtisamahmadfarooq7558]

I learned how to solve the 2x2 in 1 night using the beginners method then I realized why people are addicted to solving Rubik’s cubes there’s always that EXTREME pleasure when you successfully solve it so I tried learning how to do it faster and my record with beginners technique is 45.2 seconds At first it was almost impossible for me to solve a Rubik’s cube now solving the 2x2 is easy for me

[@thinkable3D]

Nice job 👍

[@irtisamahmadfarooq7558]

HyperCube thanks

[@irtisamahmadfarooq7558]

I can’t do the PBL it’s kinda confusing could you explain it a bit better please

[@thinkable3D]

When u have the top and bottom side solved, the colors on the side are the ones u look at. For each separate layer the colors could be all solved, only 2 matching, or none matching. By matching I mean 2 of the same colors right next to each other. There are 5 different combinations of these for both layers. You just have to figure out which it is and put the correct faces in the front and perform the algorithm that I show. If u have any more questions just let me know😁👍

[@irtisamahmadfarooq7558]

HyperCube thanks you helped out alot

[@Knightofdestiny1]

Im confused about case 5. I used the moves you put on the screen but I keep getting bars everywhere. I watched you do it but you turned right into you instead of away which also confusing unless I'm missing something.

[@lewiekab]

Great explanation.

[@mackenziesims6266]

loved the tutriol good job

[@mackenziesims6266]

omg hypercuber loved my commet im a big fan love you hyper

[@thinkable3D]

Thanks so much.

[@_daissh_]

Easy to remember, not as many algorithms to do!

[@Duckey_]

hey i dont know the chance of you reading this but i can do the first lair but in all the videos i watch they want me to do the yellow side so when i follow along with what there doing it always seems to not work and in the progress messing up the whites so yeah please help me and keep up the great work

[@thinkable3D]

Thank you😁. After you solve the white side then u make it face the floor. The side facing the sky will be the yellow side. Looking at the top layer you want to look at where the yellow stickers are placed, then look at the video and find the case that matches yours. Then position the cube with the same yellow stickers as I show on the front and then do the algorithm that I show. If you need more help I can always help more

[@ksubsin-dw2cp]

What cube is that?

[@thinkable3D]

New plastic Dayan 2x2

[@Excessloki]

This was on my recommendation page 😀

[@aarusharora8632]

no corners : 4:46 anti sune : 5:42 broken side bar : 5:59 diagonal : 6:14 no on top broken side bar : 6:36 double bar : 6:53 no on top double bar : 7:05

[@andrewwen4835]

For the first time you made this method work

[@thinkable3D]

Glad I could help😁👍

[@LilGrimace96]

thx you so much you are the best you got a new sub

[@thunderthestorm1]

Great video lot more in depth, Helped a lot!

[@Masterygg2]

Great vid helps a lot

[@Homanzi]

Is this the fastest method?

[@thinkable3D]

This is the best beginners method. With practice you can average about 4.5-5 seconds.

[@Homanzi]

HyperCube thanks

[@magnus6091]

Hi, I'm having trouble with my 2x2 because I keep getting 3 yellow stickers on the yellow side and I get the last one always adjacent to the place it should be! Can you help?

[@thinkable3D]

Do u have the entire white side solved also? If so then u need to twist that yellow corner because it won’t get solved by algorithms.

[@magnus6091]

@@thinkable3D I do have the white side completed. Can you explain what you mean?

[@magnus6091]

I am starting to think the stickers were put on wrong during manufacturing! No one else has this problem

[@thinkable3D]

If the white side is solved and the yellow side has 3 pieces solved but it’s like one is twisted, then the cube is unsolvable and that corner needs to be twisted so that it is solved.

[@magnus6091]

@@thinkable3D ok cheers! And thanks for the fast reply. *+ 1 sub*

[@marcoamaya483]

Best tutorial ever it always works and would definitely would recommend

[@Lisichka7]

Best Tutorial ever!!!! Better that everyone else :)

[@jeffdurham6177]

How do you remember all the agreements

[@thinkable3D]

Lots of practice

[@aarusharora8632]

no matching bottom solved : 8:38 both one bar : 9:30 yellow 1 match white none : 10:12 pattern : 10:45

[@barni1120]

Thanks man this really helped me solve a 2x2 faster

[@AustinReavesIsHim]

Any alternet algs for case 3?

[@AnakarGD]

for case 2 of pbl you can just hold the bars on the top and do R U’ R F2 R’ U R’

[@futtizcuber1302]

Does ortega work in 3x3x3?

[@thinkable3D]

No. Ortega in a 3x3 would not solve any of the edges.

[@futtizcuber1302]

Thanks 4 help! Gonna subscribe

[@thinkable3D]

No problem. Thanks 😁🙏

[@kamal1924]

Thanks man!Great video btw

[@jjelezoglo4937]

Can you tell me what the parentheses mean?

[@thinkable3D]

They just make it easier to learn the algorithm in parts.

[@clutchhoward6944]

#1 subscriber!!

[@thinkable3D]

😊

[@kenmakozume6985]

This helped me

[@seifomeifo3953]

I subbed to you because I solved my cube

[@Ballzack56]

Thanks man. I used to use a sort of FOP method but this has cut my times down a lot, thank you.

[@thinkable3D]

Awesome 👏

[@JMLockpicking]

Wow...I was trying other methods and would sometimes get stuck and have to start over, you just look at it determine what you need and solve for it. Impressive...wow I don't I could ever get mind around this.

[@thinkable3D]

Yeah in reality there is no thinking involved when solving a Rubik’s cube, just recognizing a pattern and then doing an algorithm to solve that. Then move on to the next step. Glad my video helped you 😁👍

[@wakandaforever217]

The video is very good!!!

[@thinkable3D]

Thank you 😁

[@wakandaforever217]

HyperCube but i am still tring to memorize the algorithms

[@thinkable3D]

Just keep practicing, do the algs over and over

[@wakandaforever217]

HyperCube okay thanks for your time

[@thinkable3D]

Np

[@demiang7051]

Very clear tutorial.

[@Vikas-tq7el]

Tell some tricks in inserting corner s in 2 by 2 cybe

[@alexherring3465]

What’s a good cube website to buy a 3 by 3 and 2 by 2

[@falsefluid5561]

speedcubeshop.com or cubicle.us

[@thinkable3D]

Either thecubicle.com or sppedcubeshop.com. They are identical shops unless they have a sale

[@alexherring3465]

Ok thanks

[@alexherring3465]

What about amazon www.amazon.com/Black-Puzzle-Bundle-shengshou-Collection/dp/B00B179YNU

[@thinkable3D]

Amazon isn’t as good and the cubes they have are old and not too good. Check out the MOYU cubing classroom cubes

[@robertmarian5910]

thanks i learned from you

[@funspeedcuber9363]

Not sure why I am watching, I am sub 6 with ortega, already experienced😂. How fast are you?

[@thinkable3D]

I average around 4.5 - 5. I don’t practice that often anymore. I use Ortega and LBL To Solve. I have 2, sub 3 second official singles and an 4.4 official average. Not pro by any means tho 😂👌

[@funspeedcuber9363]

@@thinkable3D nice. I practice often and am sub 6😭

[@dyn0h]

I average like 8 but my PB single is 1.36 with scramble from CS timer

[@rey_boyzr9914]

Sub20

[@futtizcuber1302]

I'm sub 10-8sec

[@katien.3649]

thanks that helped a lot !!

[@diyfreaks8310]

It was really helpful bro👌

[@pumpkin_nuggets]

how do you memorize all five cases for pbl?

[@KhalidTheBeeKeeper]

i know how to solve the first side easily, but it takes me half of the solve (i average 15 seconds) so do you have any tips for a faster first side?

[@alyssaweatherspoon7595]

I rewatched the video from ten to twelve last night trying to memorize the algorithms

[@thinkable3D]

It took me a day to learn them all. It is best to write them down and take your time. 👍 also be sure to practice each one for the next few days otherwise you will forget

[@jvxxiz]

@@thinkable3D Yeah I just learned how to solve a 3x3!And I forgot the steps after😓

[@friendlyneighborhoodgoober]

Alyssa Weatherspoon Did you memorize them?

[@casperjm3937]

thats hard@@jvxxiz

[@artcountry1014]

Alyssa Weatherspoon I stayed up for 2 days trying to figure it out. 😂