Xentry Openshell remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Daimler automotive systems. This guide covers installation procedures for current diagnostic packages.
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## Software Version Comparison https://xentrydownload.store/
### Workshop-Focused Platform
– **Dedicated Interface Mandatory**
– Vehicle Coverage: 2002-2023 Mercedes vehicles
– **Capabilities**:
– Complete module coding
– Technical documentation access
### J2534-Enabled Version
– **Hardware Flexibility**: OpenPort 2.0
– Supported Models: post-2015 models
– **Restrictions**:
– No DTS Monaco integration
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## Technical Prerequisites
### Mandatory Specifications
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
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| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel i7-1165G7 | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 500GB HDD |
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## Software Acquisition Methods
### Official Channels
1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:
– Requires corporate credentials [11][12]
– Download Links:
– EWANAPI integration guides [3]
– Java Web Start alternative [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]
– Obtain activation licenses
### Third-Party Solutions
– **TechRoute66**:
– Modified OpenShell packages [1][9]
– Passthru EU 23.12.3 with blacklist fixes [6][8]
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## Installation Process
### 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 PassThru interface
3. Retrieve HW ID
4. Apply license file
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## Common Issues
### VCI Recognition Problems
– Verify .jnlp associations [7]
– Check SD C4 firmware
### Certificate Errors
1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml
2. Trust Daimler CAs
### Persistent Login
– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]
– Use Xentry Login Gadget with: