Twenty-two minutes later, the script paused. The cursor blinked. Then:

This method uses the Android-SIM-Unlock repository, which works by restricting the "Device Setup" app that handles carrier locks. : Remove your SIM card.

Elias picked up the vintage phone. He swapped the battery back in and turned it on. The screen lit up, prompting him again for the unlock code.

After reviewing hundreds of repositories, these three have actual code and documented successes.