Xentry Openshell remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers installation procedures for 2023-2025 releases.
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## Diagnostic Platform Options https://xentrydownload.store/
### Xentry Openshell XDOS
– **SD Connect C4/C5/C6 Requirement**
– Supported Models: 2002-2023 Mercedes vehicles
– **Capabilities**:
– Full ECU programming
– Technical documentation access
### J2534-Enabled Version
– **Hardware Flexibility**: Autel J2534
– Supported Models: smart/Mercedes commercial trucks
– **Restrictions**:
– Limited module access
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## Installation Needs
### Mandatory Specifications
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO | Intel i5-1135G7 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1TB SATA SSD | 256GB SSD |
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## Software Acquisition Methods
### Mercedes-Benz Portals
1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:
– Requires corporate credentials [11][12]
– Access Points:
– EWANAPI integration guides [3]
– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]
2. **Diagnostic Marketplace**:
– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]
– Obtain activation licenses
### Third-Party Solutions
– **OBD2Tech**:
– Modified OpenShell packages [1][9]
– Passthru EU 23.12.3 with pre-cracked licenses [6][8]
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## Software Setup Steps
### Openshell XDOS Workflow
1. Disable antivirus
2. Extract 23GB archive [1]
3. Run Setup.exe
4. Configure RIAD cache
5. Apply offline login patch [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
### Security Warnings
1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml
2. Trust Daimler CAs
### Persistent Login
– Set offline.properties to read-only [8]
– Use Offline_modus.exe with:
