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/
### Workshop-Focused Platform
– **SD Connect C4/C5/C6 Requirement**
– Supported Models: pre-Euro 7 systems
– **Key Features**:
– System parametrization
– Repair manual linking
### J2534-Enabled Version
– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: Autel J2534
– Vehicle Coverage: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles
– **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 | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO | Intel i5-1135G7 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1TB SATA SSD | 256GB SSD |
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## Software Acquisition Methods
### Mercedes-Benz Portals
1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:
– Requires corporate credentials [11][12]
– Download Links:
– EWANAPI integration guides [3]
– Java Web Start alternative [7]
2. **Diagnostic Marketplace**:
– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]
– Obtain activation licenses
### Third-Party Solutions
– **OBD2Tech**:
– Offline activation tools [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. Extract 23GB archive [1]
3. Run Setup.exe
4. Set ProgramData permissions
5. Apply offline login patch [8]:
– Username: **xentry**
– Password: **123456**
### J2534 Setup
1. Install Mercedes ConfigAssist [11]
2. Connect J2534 device
3. Retrieve HW ID
4. Upload StartKey
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## Troubleshooting
### VCI Recognition Problems
– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]
– Check SD C4 firmware
### Security Warnings
1. Disable Java security
2. Import Mercedes CA certificates
### Persistent Login
– Set offline.properties to read-only [8]
– Use Xentry Login Gadget with:
