Xentry Openshell remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Mercedes cars and trucks. This guide covers download protocols for recent software versions.
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## Diagnostic Platform Options https://xentrydownload.store/
### Legacy-Compatible System
– **Dedicated Interface Mandatory**
– Vehicle Coverage: pre-Euro 7 systems
– **Key Features**:
– Full ECU programming
– Technical documentation access
### Xentry Passthru EU
– **Hardware Flexibility**: VAS 5054
– Vehicle Coverage: post-2015 models
– **Limitations**:
– 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 | 1TB SATA 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]
– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase subscription packages [11]
– Obtain activation licenses
### Third-Party Solutions
– **ASCOM**:
– Offline activation tools [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 XDOS_Installer.bat
4. Configure RIAD cache
5. Apply offline login patch [8]:
– Username: **xentry**
– Password: **123456**
### Passthru EU Configuration
1. Install Mercedes ConfigAssist [11]
2. Connect PassThru interface
3. Generate activation request
4. Apply license file
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## Common Issues
### Connection Failures
– Verify .jnlp associations [7]
– Update interface drivers
### Certificate Errors
1. Disable Java security
2. Trust Daimler CAs
### Offline Activation
– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]
– Use Offline_modus.exe with: