How long do Cat phones get updates?
About 2 Android OS upgrades + ~2-3 years of security; future support uncertain after Bullitt's 2024 restructuringOur estimate
Cat-branded rugged phones (made under license by Bullitt Group) prioritized durability and connectivity over long software support, typically delivering around two OS upgrades and two to three years of patches. Bullitt's financial restructuring in 2024 has cast doubt on future updates and warranty support for existing Cat devices.
Source: documented support history
●Don't buy these new anymore
Their Buy-By date (end of support minus 24 months) has passed — a purchase today gets less than two years of safe use.
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