Xentry Openshell remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers installation procedures for current diagnostic packages.
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## Software Version Comparison https://xentrydownload.store/
### Workshop-Focused Platform
– **SD Connect C4/C5/C6 Requirement**
– Supported Models: 2002-2023 Mercedes vehicles
– **Key Features**:
– Full ECU programming
– Repair manual linking
### J2534-Enabled Version
– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: Autel J2534
– Vehicle Coverage: post-2015 models
– **Limitations**:
– Offline coding unavailable
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## Installation Needs
### Essential Components
| **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 | 512GB NVMe SSD | 256GB SSD |
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## Download Sources
### Official Channels
1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:
– Requires valid StartKey [11][12]
– Access Points:
– DMS manuals [3]
– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]
2. **Diagnostic Marketplace**:
– Purchase subscription packages [11]
– Obtain activation licenses
### Third-Party Solutions
– **ASCOM**:
– Modified OpenShell packages [1][9]
– Passthru EU 23.12.3 with blacklist fixes [6][8]
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## Software Setup Steps
### SD Connect C4 Method
1. Configure firewall exceptions
2. Mount ISO image [1]
3. Run Setup.exe
4. Configure RIAD cache
5. Apply Xentry-gadget fix [8]:
– Username: **xentry**
– Password: **123456**
### J2534 Setup
1. Install Diagnostic Framework [11]
2. Connect PassThru interface
3. Generate activation request
4. Upload StartKey
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## Common Issues
### Connection Failures
– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]
– Check SD C4 firmware
### Security Warnings
1. Disable Java security
2. Trust Daimler CAs
### Persistent Login
– Set offline.properties to read-only [8]
– Use Offline_modus.exe with:
