Mercedes Xentry remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Mercedes cars and trucks. This guide covers download protocols for recent software versions.
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## Diagnostic Platform Options https://xentrydownload.store/
### Legacy-Compatible System
– **Mercedes-Specific Hardware Needed**
– Supported Models: 2002-2023 Mercedes vehicles
– **Key Features**:
– Full ECU programming
– Technical documentation access
### Third-Party Device Compatible
– **Hardware Flexibility**: Autel J2534
– Supported Models: smart/Mercedes commercial trucks
– **Restrictions**:
– Limited module access
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## Installation Needs
### Essential Components
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows Server 2019 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO | Intel i5-1135G7 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 256GB SSD |
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## Download Sources
### Mercedes-Benz Portals
1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:
– Requires corporate credentials [11][12]
– Access Points:
– DMS manuals [3]
– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]
– Obtain activation licenses
### Alternative Providers
– **OBD2Tech**:
– 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 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. Upload StartKey
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## Common Issues
### Connection Failures
– Verify .jnlp associations [7]
– Update interface drivers
### Security Warnings
1. Disable Java security
2. Trust Daimler CAs
### Offline Activation
– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]
– Use Offline_modus.exe with:
