[metrics-bugs] #30636 [Metrics/Analysis]: Something funky is going in Iran: numbers of relay users flies off to 400K

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#30636: Something funky is going in Iran: numbers of relay users flies off to 400K
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 Reporter:  cypherpunks       |          Owner:  metrics-team
     Type:  task              |         Status:  new
 Priority:  Medium            |      Milestone:
Component:  Metrics/Analysis  |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal            |     Resolution:
 Keywords:  ir                |  Actual Points:
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Comment (by mrphs):

 I wonder how many of these are Orbot installations which were sitting on
 Android devices and now are suddenly connecting back to the network.
 Iranian users do have a habit of having all the censorship circumvention
 tools installed and try to see which one works everyday they pick up their
 phones. I asked Nathan to see if he can give us any statistics on how many
 active installation (through Google play store) we currently have in IR.

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