# Installation Manual for Mercedes Diagnostic Suite

Mercedes Xentry remains the primary troubleshooting platform for Mercedes cars and trucks. This guide covers download protocols for 2023-2025 releases.

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

### Legacy-Compatible System

– **Dedicated Interface Mandatory**

– Vehicle Coverage: 2002-2023 Mercedes vehicles

– **Key Features**:

– System parametrization

– Repair manual linking

### Third-Party Device Compatible

– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: Autel J2534

– Vehicle Coverage: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles

– **Limitations**:

– Offline coding unavailable

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## Installation Needs

### Mandatory Specifications

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

|—|—|—|

| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows Server 2019 |

| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO | Intel i5-1135G7 |

| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |

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

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## Download Sources

### Official Channels

1. **XENTRY Portal**:

– Requires dealership account [11][12]

– Access Points:

– DMS manuals [3]

– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]

2. **Diagnostic Marketplace**:

– Purchase subscription packages [11]

– Obtain activation licenses

### Alternative Providers

– **OBD2Tech**:

– Offline activation tools [1][9]

– Passthru EU 23.12.3 with blacklist fixes [6][8]

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## Installation Process

### SD Connect C4 Method

1. Disable antivirus

2. Mount ISO image [1]

3. Run XDOS_Installer.bat

4. Set ProgramData permissions

5. Apply Xentry-gadget fix [8]:

– Username: **xentry**

– Password: **123456**

### J2534 Setup

1. Install Diagnostic Framework [11]

2. Connect J2534 device

3. Generate activation request

4. Upload StartKey

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## Common Issues

### Connection Failures

– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]

– Update interface drivers

### Certificate Errors

1. Disable Java security

2. Import Mercedes CA certificates

### Offline Activation

– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]

– Use Offline_modus.exe with: