Xentry Openshell remains the primary troubleshooting platform for Mercedes cars and trucks. This guide covers download protocols for recent software versions.
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## Xentry Openshell vs Passthru https://xentrydownload.store/
### Xentry Openshell XDOS
– **SD Connect C4/C5/C6 Requirement**
– Vehicle Coverage: pre-Euro 7 systems
– **Key Features**:
– Full ECU programming
– Repair manual linking
### Xentry Passthru EU
– **Hardware Flexibility**: Autel J2534
– Vehicle Coverage: post-2015 models
– **Restrictions**:
– Offline coding unavailable
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## Installation Needs
### Essential Components
| **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 | 512GB NVMe SSD | 500GB HDD |
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## Software Acquisition Methods
### Official Channels
1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:
– Requires valid StartKey [11][12]
– Access Points:
– DMS manuals [3]
– Java Web Start alternative [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]
– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys
### Alternative Providers
– **OBD2Tech**:
– Offline activation tools [1][9]
– Passthru EU 23.12.3 with blacklist fixes [6][8]
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## Installation Process
### SD Connect C4 Method
1. Configure firewall exceptions
2. Extract 23GB archive [1]
3. Run Setup.exe
4. Configure RIAD cache
5. Apply Xentry-gadget fix [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]
– Check SD C4 firmware
### Security Warnings
1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml
2. Import Mercedes CA certificates
### Offline Activation
– Set offline.properties to read-only [8]
– Use Xentry Login Gadget with:
