I wonder if that is because you are in Canada? I was under the impression this was kind of a USA problem... I may be wrong.
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Strelok pro
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The issue is that
after the Russian government decided to give hell to the Ukrainian people —
the Apple app store and
the Google app store
kicked Strelok to hell,
because the app developer has that nationality.
Samsung and Huawei apps stores said, "To hell with deleting apps because of an embargo" — and keep offering Strelok.
A crazy world we live in....
Matthias
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Not quite correct, the issue was that there was evidence of the app being used by active forces. It is not the first time that commercially available apps have been used on the front lines. I had to evaluate gun apps which were being used by other organizations in combat zones and compare them with our own calibrated trajectory software. The accuracy was not great, but was good enough to help in aiming several projectiles that they had been adapted for, such as rockets. Not something to be taken lightly, but as the software was already out there, probably a case of locking the stable door after the horse has bolted.
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I don't think that is a difference Apple/Google store is a platform no matter of geography Canada-EU or USA...
I could track a the weather specs in my backhome Eastern EU for years in Yahoo weather app, and the BIG decision makers stopped that couple months ago...I can see for any Western city location but won't work with "unfriendly" countries/locations.....
Don't ask me to judge is this right or not.....if I want Strelok Pro I will get it no matter where...
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My comment about being outside the US was prompted by the folks saying that you could setup a VPN and I am under the impression you can set it up to show whatever country of origin you want??? I don't have the skills or interest to do that so I could be completely wrong. My understanding is that the US 'guvment' has dictated that we shall not buy apps that support Russia, so Strelok was removed from the 2 app stores Apple and Google.
I bought Strelok Pro a few years ago and have used it extensively for both airguns and powder burners and I really like it. However I do not relish the idea of paying for it again since I already paid once. This is why I searched for the alternative of just copying the app I already paid for from my old phone to my new phone. I'm hoping that once things settle out in the Ukrain that Strelok will find its way back into the play store and I will resume getting automatic updates.
And I will echo your thoughts... Don't ask me to judge is this right or not, if I want Strelok Pro I will get it no matter where!
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I'd love to see the evidence suggesting Strelok was utilized. Perhaps some inexperienced recruit tried it, but it's hard to imagine how that news would leak enough to warrant an embargo. Russian sniper squads on the front lines are well-prepared with modern rifles and equipment. It seems improbable that the Russian defense budget would prioritize buying a commercially available app like Strelok, which could easily be hacked. While not an expert, I find it difficult to believe Strelok posed such a significant threat that it was singled out and made unavailable. It appears that practically any Russian app developer had their software removed, irrespective of its purpose. I'm open to being corrected.
By the way, here's a photo of a Russian squad in Ukraine. Spot the Kestrel 4500.
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I have strelok, and I also have the element Ballistics app. If strelok is unavailable you should try element Ballistics app.. And if u have a helix or titan rangefinder it will pair beautifully
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I cannot comment on the fruit phones those are for younge kids anyway. For android users there are the galaxy and huawei app stores that gives access, you can do a fresh download also copy/clone from old phone to new and just update from app store. For updates only (based on your existing accounts) there are some steps to do if you realy cheap minded (as myself as well) ... elaborated on Strelo website also in FB group. But again for a value I would pay again that $10 for a new account if not inclined how to do the workaround... This just me...
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I have also used MERO as Ballistic Boy had suggested. It functions much like Strelok and the outcome if set up the same in MERO is identical in the calculations.
It's easy to use, but doesn't have the depth of pellet/slug nor scope choices. No matter really, I use it often and like it a lot....PLUS,it's free!!
Mike
It's easy to use, but doesn't have the depth of pellet/slug nor scope choices. No matter really, I use it often and like it a lot....PLUS,it's free!!
Mike
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