# Installation Manual for Mercedes Diagnostic Suite

Xentry Openshell remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers software acquisition methods for recent software versions.

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## Diagnostic Platform Options https://xentrydownload.store/

### Workshop-Focused Platform

– **SD Connect C4/C5/C6 Requirement**

– Vehicle Coverage: pre-Euro 7 systems

– **Capabilities**:

– Full ECU programming

– Repair manual linking

### Third-Party Device Compatible

– **Hardware Flexibility**: Autel J2534

– Vehicle Coverage: post-2015 models

– **Limitations**:

– No DTS Monaco integration

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## Installation Needs

### Mandatory Specifications

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

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

| CPU | Intel i7-1165G7 | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |

| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |

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

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## Software Acquisition Methods

### Official Channels

1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:

– Requires dealership account [11][12]

– Download Links:

– DMS manuals [3]

– Java Web Start alternative [7]

2. **XENTRY Shop**:

– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]

– Obtain activation licenses

### Third-Party Solutions

– **ASCOM**:

– 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. 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. Retrieve HW ID

4. Upload StartKey

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## Common Issues

### VCI Recognition Problems

– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]

– Check SD C4 firmware

### Certificate Errors

1. Disable Java security

2. Trust Daimler CAs

### Offline Activation

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

– Use Offline_modus.exe with: