Mercedes Xentry remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers software acquisition methods for current diagnostic packages.
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## Xentry Openshell vs Passthru https://xentrydownload.store/
### Xentry Openshell XDOS
– **SD Connect C4/C5/C6 Requirement**
– Supported Models: W167/W206/W223 chassis
– **Capabilities**:
– Complete module coding
– Repair manual linking
### Xentry Passthru EU
– **Hardware Flexibility**: VAS 5054
– Supported Models: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles
– **Restrictions**:
– Offline coding unavailable
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## Technical Prerequisites
### 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 dealership account [11][12]
– Access Points:
– DMS manuals [3]
– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase subscription packages [11]
– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys
### Third-Party Solutions
– **TechRoute66**:
– Offline activation tools [1][9]
– XDOS 2023.03 with blacklist fixes [6][8]
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## Software Setup Steps
### 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**
### Passthru EU Configuration
1. Install Mercedes ConfigAssist [11]
2. Connect J2534 device
3. Retrieve HW ID
4. Upload StartKey
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## Common Issues
### VCI Recognition Problems
– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]
– Check SD C4 firmware
### Certificate Errors
1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml
2. Import Mercedes CA certificates
### Persistent Login
– Set offline.properties to read-only [8]
– Use Xentry Login Gadget with: