Solve the second layer: insert middle edges

When the four white corners are done, four non-white/non-yellow edges still belong in the middle band. The lesson highlights the edge and left vs right insert.

1. Spot the edge

Find a U-layer edge with no yellow sticker. Turn U until the side color matches a side center, then insert left or right as the lab shows. Do not worry about briefly breaking the Cross — the layer-2 algs restore it.

2. After layer 2

The bottom two layers should be a solid band. Next is the yellow face (2-look OLL), not all 57 OLL cases.

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