Mercedes Xentry remains the official analysis system for Daimler automotive systems. This guide covers software acquisition methods for current diagnostic packages.
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## Software Version Comparison https://xentrydownload.store/
### Legacy-Compatible System
– **Mercedes-Specific Hardware Needed**
– Vehicle Coverage: pre-Euro 7 systems
– **Key Features**:
– Complete module coding
– Repair manual linking
### Xentry Passthru EU
– **Hardware Flexibility**: VAS 5054
– Vehicle Coverage: smart/Mercedes commercial trucks
– **Restrictions**:
– Limited module access
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## System Requirements
### 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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## Software Acquisition Methods
### Official Channels
1. **XENTRY Portal**:
– Requires valid StartKey [11][12]
– Access Points:
– EWANAPI integration guides [3]
– Java Web Start alternative [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase subscription packages [11]
– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys
### Third-Party Solutions
– **OBD2Tech**:
– Offline activation tools [1][9]
– Passthru EU 23.12.3 with pre-cracked licenses [6][8]
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## Software Setup Steps
### SD Connect C4 Method
1. Disable antivirus
2. Mount ISO image [1]
3. Run Setup.exe
4. Configure RIAD cache
5. Apply offline login patch [8]:
– Username: **xentry**
– Password: **123456**
### J2534 Setup
1. Install Diagnostic Framework [11]
2. Connect PassThru interface
3. Retrieve HW ID
4. Apply license file
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## Common Issues
### VCI Recognition Problems
– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]
– Update interface drivers
### Certificate Errors
1. Disable Java security
2. Trust Daimler CAs
### Offline Activation
– Set offline.properties to read-only [8]
– Use Offline_modus.exe with:
