🧩Identify and join white centerpieces to create a bar, then pair them with two more centerpieces to form the white center.
🟡Place yellow centerpieces opposite the white centerpieces to complete the center layer.
📦Pair edges by using the two middle slices to move them into the same slice and join them.
🔄Solve the last four centers without breaking up the edges, ensuring they are paired correctly.
🔀Complete edge pairing to pair all remaining edges using specific algorithms and techniques.
How do I solve the last four centers without breaking up the edges?
—Move the unsolved slot to the top and solve one center without moving the edges. Then, move the unsolved slot back and solve the remaining centers, ensuring the edges stay intact.
What is OLL parity?
—OLL parity is a case where two edges need to be flipped. Use the OLL parity algorithm to fix this by replacing one of the edges with an unsolved edge and then restoring the centers.
What is PLL parity?
—PLL parity is a case where two pieces need to be swapped. Use the PLL parity algorithm to fix this by swapping the front and back pieces and then solving the cube as usual.
Can I use this method for solving other cube sizes?
—The Yao method is specifically designed for solving the 4x4 Rubik's Cube. However, some concepts and techniques can be applied to other cube sizes with modification.
How long does it take to solve the 4x4 Rubik's Cube using this method?
—The time it takes to solve the 4x4 Rubik's Cube using the Yao method varies depending on the solver's skill and familiarity with the method. With practice, solvers can achieve faster solve times.
00:00Introduction to solving the 4x4 Rubik's Cube using the Yao method.
00:06Identify and join white centerpieces to create a bar and complete the white center.
00:46Place yellow centerpieces opposite the white centerpieces to complete the center layer.
03:12Pair edges by using the two middle slices to move them into the same slice and join them.
08:07Solve the last four centers without breaking up the edges, ensuring they are paired correctly.
09:41Complete edge pairing to pair all remaining edges using specific algorithms and techniques.
10:01Conclusion and next steps for further improvement in 4x4 Rubik's Cube solving.
