Xentry Openshell remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Mercedes cars and trucks. This guide covers download protocols for current diagnostic packages.
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## Xentry Openshell vs Passthru https://xentrydownload.store/
### Xentry Openshell XDOS
– **Dedicated Interface Mandatory**
– Vehicle Coverage: W167/W206/W223 chassis
– **Capabilities**:
– Complete module coding
– Technical documentation access
### Xentry Passthru EU
– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: Autel J2534
– Supported Models: post-2015 models
– **Limitations**:
– Limited module access
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## System Requirements
### Essential Components
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | 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
### Official Channels
1. **XENTRY Portal**:
– Requires corporate credentials [11][12]
– Download Links:
– DMS manuals [3]
– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase subscription packages [11]
– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys
### Third-Party Solutions
– **OBD2Tech**:
– Modified OpenShell packages [1][9]
– Passthru EU 23.12.3 with pre-cracked licenses [6][8]
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## Installation Process
### SD Connect C4 Method
1. Configure firewall exceptions
2. Extract 23GB archive [1]
3. Run XDOS_Installer.bat
4. Configure RIAD cache
5. Apply Xentry-gadget fix [8]:
– Username: **xentry**
– Password: **123456**
### J2534 Setup
1. Install Mercedes ConfigAssist [11]
2. Connect J2534 device
3. Generate activation request
4. Upload StartKey
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## Troubleshooting
### VCI Recognition Problems
– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]
– Check SD C4 firmware
### Certificate Errors
1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml
2. Import Mercedes CA certificates
### Offline Activation
– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]
– Use Offline_modus.exe with: