# Download Guide for Xentry Diagnostic Software

Mercedes Xentry remains the primary troubleshooting platform for Mercedes cars and trucks. This guide covers software acquisition methods for recent software versions.

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## Software Version Comparison https://xentrydownload.store/

### Xentry Openshell XDOS

– **Mercedes-Specific Hardware Needed**

– Supported Models: pre-Euro 7 systems

– **Capabilities**:

– Full ECU programming

– Repair manual linking

### J2534-Enabled Version

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

– Vehicle Coverage: smart/Mercedes commercial trucks

– **Limitations**:

– Limited module access

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## Installation Needs

### Essential Components

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

|—|—|—|

| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | 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. **XENTRY Portal**:

– Requires corporate credentials [11][12]

– Access Points:

– DMS manuals [3]

– Java Web Start alternative [7]

2. **Diagnostic Marketplace**:

– Purchase subscription packages [11]

– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys

### Alternative Providers

– **ASCOM**:

– Offline activation tools [1][9]

– XDOS 2023.03 with blacklist fixes [6][8]

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## Software Setup Steps

### Openshell XDOS Workflow

1. Configure firewall exceptions

2. Mount ISO image [1]

3. Run XDOS_Installer.bat

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. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml

2. Import Mercedes CA certificates

### Offline Activation

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

– Use Xentry Login Gadget with: