# Installation Manual for Mercedes Xentry

Mercedes Xentry remains the official analysis system for Daimler automotive systems. This guide covers download protocols for current diagnostic packages.

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## Xentry Openshell vs Passthru https://xentrydownload.store/

### Legacy-Compatible System

– **Dedicated Interface Mandatory**

– Supported Models: W167/W206/W223 chassis

– **Capabilities**:

– Complete module coding

– WIS/ASRA integration

### Xentry Passthru EU

– **Hardware Flexibility**: Autel J2534

– Vehicle Coverage: post-2015 models

– **Limitations**:

– Limited module access

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## Technical Prerequisites

### Mandatory Specifications

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

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

| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |

| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |

| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 256GB SSD |

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## Download Sources

### Mercedes-Benz Portals

1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:

– Requires dealership account [11][12]

– Access Points:

– EWANAPI integration guides [3]

– Java Web Start alternative [7]

2. **XENTRY Shop**:

– Purchase subscription packages [11]

– Obtain activation licenses

### Alternative Providers

– **TechRoute66**:

– 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. Disable antivirus

2. Mount ISO image [1]

3. Run Setup.exe

4. Set ProgramData permissions

5. Apply Xentry-gadget fix [8]:

– Username: **xentry**

– Password: **123456**

### Passthru EU Configuration

1. Install Diagnostic Framework [11]

2. Connect PassThru interface

3. Retrieve HW ID

4. Apply license file

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## Troubleshooting

### VCI Recognition Problems

– Verify .jnlp associations [7]

– Update interface drivers

### 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: