Summary of Cato Android Client Releases

This article summarizes features, enhancements, of supported Android Client versions.

In addition, it also lists the known limitations.

Admins and users can easily download the Client from the Client download portal without requiring authentication.

For more information about the requirements to implement Cato's remote access in your organization, see Installing the Cato Client.

Android SDP Clients

This section summarizes the features and enhancements of the Android Client.

Android Client v5.0.4

Android Client version 5.0.4 was uploaded to the Google Play Store on August 4, 2024. This version includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

Android Client v5.0.3.117

Android Client version 5.0.1.117 was uploaded to the Google Play Store on June 6th, 2024. This version contains an important security update and bug fixes. For details of these updates, see these articles:

Android Client v5.0.1.115

Android Client version 5.0.3.115 was uploaded to the Google Play Store on November 20th, 2023, and includes:
- Device Posture Check Improves Security Posture: You can now include a check for Device Certificate within your Device Posture Profiles. The Device Posture Profile can be included in your Client Connectivity and security policies.
- Bug Fixes and Enhancements: This version contains a number of security enhancements and bug fixes including:
  - Resolved an issue for users with Always-On enabled, the Client could't connect to the Cato Cloud until Airplane mode was enabled and disabled

Android Client v5.0.2

Android Client version 5.0.2 was uploaded to the Google Play Store on November 13th, 2022, and includes:

Bug fixes and enhancements

Android Client v5.0

Android Client version 5.0 was uploaded to the Google Play Store in September 2022, and includes:

Support for Always On and SSO (read more)
Support for Device Authentication with certificates (read more)
Support for the following Client Access features:
- Split Tunnel
- External browser
Install the Client with an MDM
Improved tunnel resiliency
Improved look and feel
Bug fixes and enhancements

Known Limitations for Android Client v5.0:

This section lists known limitations that apply to all the Android Clients version 5.0.

For Split Tunnel - only Include Mode is supported for Android devices v12.x and lower. Exclude Mode is supported for Android OS devices v13.0 and higher.
When the Android Client uses a Bypass Code, events are not generated. Events are still generated for other Client OS.