For 95% of users, the time and risk spent chasing a free unlock on GitHub far outweigh the $20–$30 cost of a legitimate remote unlock service. The few success stories you see on Reddit are from advanced users with specific, outdated phone models and a willingness to solder test points.
: Many community discussions on GitHub still recommend contacting the original carrier first, as they are often the only ones who can provide a permanent, official unlock code for free. huawei h155-381 unlock code required #167743 - GitHub sim unlock github