Xentry Openshell remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Daimler automotive systems. This guide covers software acquisition methods for recent software versions.
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## Diagnostic Platform Options https://xentrydownload.store/
### Legacy-Compatible System
– **SD Connect C4/C5/C6 Requirement**
– Supported Models: pre-Euro 7 systems
– **Capabilities**:
– Full ECU programming
– Repair manual linking
### Xentry Passthru EU
– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: Autel J2534
– Vehicle Coverage: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles
– **Restrictions**:
– Offline coding unavailable
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## System Requirements
### Mandatory Specifications
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows Server 2019 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1TB SATA SSD | 256GB SSD |
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## Software Acquisition Methods
### Mercedes-Benz Portals
1. **XENTRY Portal**:
– Requires valid StartKey [11][12]
– Download Links:
– EWANAPI integration guides [3]
– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]
– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys
### Alternative Providers
– **TechRoute66**:
– Modified OpenShell packages [1][9]
– Passthru EU 23.12.3 with pre-cracked licenses [6][8]
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## Installation Process
### Openshell XDOS Workflow
1. Disable antivirus
2. Mount ISO image [1]
3. Run Setup.exe
4. Configure RIAD cache
5. Apply offline login patch [8]:
– Username: **xentry**
– Password: **123456**
### Passthru EU Configuration
1. Install Diagnostic Framework [11]
2. Connect PassThru interface
3. Generate activation request
4. Apply license file
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## Common Issues
### VCI Recognition Problems
– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]
– Check SD C4 firmware
### Certificate Errors
1. Disable Java security
2. Import Mercedes CA certificates
### Persistent Login
– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]
– Use Offline_modus.exe with: