# Setup Instructions for Mercedes Xentry

Xentry Openshell remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Daimler automotive systems. This guide covers software acquisition methods for current diagnostic packages.

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

### Legacy-Compatible System

– **Dedicated Interface Mandatory**

– Vehicle Coverage: pre-Euro 7 systems

– **Key Features**:

– System parametrization

– Repair manual linking

### J2534-Enabled Version

– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: VAS 5054

– Vehicle Coverage: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles

– **Limitations**:

– Limited module access

## Installation Needs

### Mandatory Specifications

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

|—|—|—|

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

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

| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |

| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 500GB HDD |

## Software Acquisition Methods

### Official Channels

1. **XENTRY Portal**:

– Requires dealership account [11][12]

– Download Links:

– DMS manuals [3]

– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]

2. **XENTRY Shop**:

– Purchase subscription packages [11]

– Obtain activation licenses

### Alternative Providers

– **TechRoute66**:

– Modified OpenShell packages [1][9]

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

## Installation Process

### Openshell XDOS Workflow

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 PassThru interface

3. Generate activation request

4. Apply license file

## Common Issues

### Connection Failures

– Verify .jnlp associations [7]

– Check SD C4 firmware

### Security Warnings

1. Disable Java security

2. Trust Daimler CAs

### Offline Activation

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

– Use Offline_modus.exe with: