# Setup Instructions for Mercedes Xentry

Mercedes Xentry remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Daimler automotive systems. This guide covers download protocols for recent software versions.

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## Software Version Comparison https://xentrydownload.store/

### Xentry Openshell XDOS

– **Dedicated Interface Mandatory**

– Vehicle Coverage: 2002-2023 Mercedes vehicles

– **Capabilities**:

– Complete module coding

– WIS/ASRA integration

### J2534-Enabled Version

– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: OpenPort 2.0

– Vehicle Coverage: post-2015 models

– **Limitations**:

– Offline coding unavailable

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## Technical Prerequisites

### Mandatory Specifications

| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |

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| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 64-bit |

| CPU | Intel i7-1165G7 | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |

| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |

| Storage | 1TB SATA SSD | 500GB HDD |

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## Software Acquisition Methods

### Official Channels

1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:

– Requires corporate credentials [11][12]

– Access Points:

– DMS manuals [3]

– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]

2. **XENTRY Shop**:

– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]

– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys

### Alternative Providers

– **ASCOM**:

– Modified OpenShell packages [1][9]

– Passthru EU 23.12.3 with pre-cracked licenses [6][8]

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## Installation Process

### SD Connect C4 Method

1. Configure firewall exceptions

2. Extract 23GB archive [1]

3. Run XDOS_Installer.bat

4. Configure RIAD cache

5. Apply Xentry-gadget fix [8]:

– Username: **xentry**

– Password: **123456**

### Passthru EU Configuration

1. Install Diagnostic Framework [11]

2. Connect PassThru interface

3. Retrieve HW ID

4. Upload StartKey

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## Troubleshooting

### VCI Recognition Problems

– Verify .jnlp associations [7]

– Update interface drivers

### Security Warnings

1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml

2. Import Mercedes CA certificates

### Persistent Login

– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]

– Use Offline_modus.exe with: