Go here. Enter the URL of the article you want to read in the search bar. The site aggregates different paywall hacks inone place. It may have you click buttons like Option 1, Option 2, etc until you get a successful crack. removepaywalls.com

In other words it has to be don't for each individual article? I can't just put NYT, WaPo etc., and cover all? Sorry to sound so dumb but I've never heard of this before.. Hope it works on a phone.

Yes, you have to enter the full URL of each article that you want to unlock. you can do it on your phone browser If you copy the target URL first and then paste it into the search bar on the paywall remover website, which you are visiting 9n your phone browser.

You can also check with your local public library. Some have online subscriptions that you can read on your phone.