Mercedes Xentry remains the primary troubleshooting platform for Mercedes cars and trucks. This guide covers installation procedures for 2023-2025 releases.
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## Diagnostic Platform Options https://xentrydownload.store/
### Workshop-Focused Platform
– **SD Connect C4/C5/C6 Requirement**
– Supported Models: 2002-2023 Mercedes vehicles
– **Capabilities**:
– Full ECU programming
– Repair manual linking
### Xentry Passthru EU
– **Hardware Flexibility**: VAS 5054
– Vehicle Coverage: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles
– **Restrictions**:
– Limited module access
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## System Requirements
### Essential Components
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i5-1135G7 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1TB SATA SSD | 256GB SSD |
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## Software Acquisition Methods
### Official Channels
1. **XENTRY Portal**:
– Requires valid StartKey [11][12]
– Download Links:
– DMS manuals [3]
– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase subscription packages [11]
– Obtain activation licenses
### Third-Party Solutions
– **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 XDOS_Installer.bat
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. Upload StartKey
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## Troubleshooting
### Connection Failures
– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]
– Check SD C4 firmware
### Security Warnings
1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml
2. Import Mercedes CA certificates
### Persistent Login
– Set offline.properties to read-only [8]
– Use Offline_modus.exe with:
