# Installation Manual for Mercedes Diagnostic Suite

Xentry Openshell remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Mercedes cars and trucks. 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**

– Supported Models: W167/W206/W223 chassis

– **Key Features**:

– Full ECU programming

– WIS/ASRA integration

### Xentry Passthru EU

– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: Autel J2534

– Vehicle Coverage: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles

– **Limitations**:

– Offline coding unavailable

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## Installation Needs

### Mandatory Specifications

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

|—|—|—|

| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |

| CPU | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i5-1135G7 |

| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |

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

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## Download Sources

### Mercedes-Benz Portals

1. **XENTRY Portal**:

– Requires dealership account [11][12]

– Download Links:

– DMS manuals [3]

– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]

2. **Diagnostic Marketplace**:

– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]

– Obtain activation licenses

### Alternative Providers

– **ASCOM**:

– Offline activation tools [1][9]

– XDOS 2023.03 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. Set ProgramData permissions

5. Apply offline login patch [8]:

– Username: **xentry**

– Password: **123456**

### J2534 Setup

1. Install Diagnostic Framework [11]

2. Connect J2534 device

3. Retrieve HW ID

4. Apply license file

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## Troubleshooting

### VCI Recognition Problems

– Verify .jnlp associations [7]

– Update interface drivers

### Security Warnings

1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml

2. Trust Daimler CAs

### Persistent Login

– Set offline.properties to read-only [8]

– Use Offline_modus.exe with: