Mercedes Xentry remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers software acquisition methods for 2023-2025 releases.
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## Software Version Comparison https://xentrydownload.store/
### Workshop-Focused Platform
– **SD Connect C4/C5/C6 Requirement**
– Vehicle Coverage: pre-Euro 7 systems
– **Capabilities**:
– System parametrization
– WIS/ASRA integration
### Xentry Passthru EU
– **Hardware Flexibility**: VAS 5054
– Vehicle Coverage: smart/Mercedes commercial trucks
– **Restrictions**:
– No DTS Monaco integration
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## Installation Needs
### Mandatory Specifications
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO | Intel i5-1135G7 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 256GB SSD |
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## Software Acquisition Methods
### Mercedes-Benz Portals
1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:
– Requires dealership account [11][12]
– Download Links:
– EWANAPI integration guides [3]
– Java Web Start alternative [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]
– Obtain activation licenses
### Third-Party Solutions
– **TechRoute66**:
– Offline activation tools [1][9]
– XDOS 2023.03 with pre-cracked licenses [6][8]
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## Software Setup Steps
### 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**
### J2534 Setup
1. Install Mercedes ConfigAssist [11]
2. Connect PassThru interface
3. Retrieve HW ID
4. Apply license file
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## Troubleshooting
### Connection Failures
– Verify .jnlp associations [7]
– Check SD C4 firmware
### Certificate Errors
1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml
2. Trust Daimler CAs
### Persistent Login
– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]
– Use Offline_modus.exe with: