Xentry Openshell remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers download protocols for 2023-2025 releases.
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## Software Version Comparison https://xentrydownload.store/
### Legacy-Compatible System
– **SD Connect C4/C5/C6 Requirement**
– Supported Models: W167/W206/W223 chassis
– **Key Features**:
– Complete module coding
– WIS/ASRA integration
### Xentry Passthru EU
– **Hardware Flexibility**: VAS 5054
– Vehicle Coverage: smart/Mercedes commercial trucks
– **Restrictions**:
– Offline coding unavailable
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## Installation Needs
### Mandatory Specifications
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i5-1135G7 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1TB SATA SSD | 500GB HDD |
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## Software Acquisition Methods
### Mercedes-Benz Portals
1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:
– Requires valid StartKey [11][12]
– Access Points:
– DMS manuals [3]
– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]
– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys
### Alternative Providers
– **OBD2Tech**:
– Modified OpenShell packages [1][9]
– XDOS 2023.03 with blacklist fixes [6][8]
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## Installation Process
### Openshell XDOS Workflow
1. Configure firewall exceptions
2. Mount ISO image [1]
3. Run Setup.exe
4. Configure RIAD cache
5. Apply offline login patch [8]:
– Username: **xentry**
– Password: **123456**
### Passthru EU Configuration
1. Install Diagnostic Framework [11]
2. Connect J2534 device
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
### Persistent Login
– Set offline.properties to read-only [8]
– Use Xentry Login Gadget with:
