Mercedes Xentry remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers software acquisition methods for recent software versions.
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## Software Version Comparison https://xentrydownload.store/
### Legacy-Compatible System
– **SD Connect C4/C5/C6 Requirement**
– Vehicle Coverage: W167/W206/W223 chassis
– **Capabilities**:
– Complete module coding
– Technical documentation access
### J2534-Enabled Version
– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: OpenPort 2.0
– Vehicle Coverage: smart/Mercedes commercial trucks
– **Restrictions**:
– Limited module access
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## System Requirements
### Essential Components
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows Server 2019 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO | Intel i5-1135G7 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 500GB HDD |
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## Software Acquisition Methods
### Official Channels
1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:
– Requires corporate credentials [11][12]
– Access Points:
– EWANAPI integration guides [3]
– Java Web Start alternative [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]
– Obtain activation licenses
### Alternative Providers
– **TechRoute66**:
– Offline activation tools [1][9]
– Passthru EU 23.12.3 with blacklist fixes [6][8]
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## Installation Process
### SD Connect C4 Method
1. Configure firewall exceptions
2. Extract 23GB archive [1]
3. Run Setup.exe
4. Configure RIAD cache
5. Apply Xentry-gadget fix [8]:
– Username: **xentry**
– Password: **123456**
### Passthru EU Configuration
1. Install Diagnostic Framework [11]
2. Connect J2534 device
3. Generate activation request
4. Apply license file
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## Common Issues
### Connection Failures
– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]
– Check SD C4 firmware
### Security Warnings
1. Disable Java security
2. Import Mercedes CA certificates
### Offline Activation
– Set offline.properties to read-only [8]
– Use Offline_modus.exe with:
