Stuck solving a 4x4 with an intuitive method.
Hello all, I did a search but couldn't find anything close to my problem.
I learned to solve the 3x3 cube using Leila Gharani's video on YouTube. My husband got me a 4x4 for my birthday and I have been able to solve it until the third layer. I cannot make the yellow cross work. I solve the 4x4 using the method in the rubik channel (centers, edges) the solve it like a 3x3. The steps from Leila's video are such (and i learned with hers, because she used a bit of a more intuitive approach. So i understand how things work until step 4 (from then on is an algorithm. But it has simple steps, and it is always the same)
first the daisy
pairing the centers
finish solving second layer.
(Until here I can solve it as I do with the 3x3)
yellow cross (algorithm)
align center of 3rd layer (algorithm)
make sure all corner pieces match right colour (algorithm)
last step, turn cube around to white side, last algorithm, done.
I'm stuck when it comes to the yellow cross and solving the third layer, because the algorithm doesn't seem to work for a 4x4.
I like the idea of having a "roadmap" to solve it, even if it takes longer and not have to relearn solving the cube the "speedrun" way, memorising tons of moves. Do you have any videos you can direct me to, preferably someone who solves cubes in a similar way? I have watched a few already, but they either skip those steps and just explain the parity at the end or go about it with the "speed cube" (like super fast tournament) approach.
Thank you!
In another try I had the centers done (like it turned out that way) and could make the cross work, but couldn't reassign the edges (step 6) I sadly didn't take any pictures, but had a smallish video.