Xentry Openshell remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Daimler automotive systems. This guide covers software acquisition methods for current diagnostic packages.
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## Xentry Openshell vs Passthru https://xentrydownload.store/
### Workshop-Focused Platform
– **SD Connect C4/C5/C6 Requirement**
– Supported Models: W167/W206/W223 chassis
– **Capabilities**:
– System parametrization
– WIS/ASRA integration
### Xentry Passthru EU
– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: OpenPort 2.0
– Supported Models: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles
– **Restrictions**:
– Limited module access
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## System Requirements
### Mandatory Specifications
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows Server 2019 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO | Intel i5-1135G7 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512GB NVMe 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]
– Java Web Start alternative [7]
2. **Diagnostic Marketplace**:
– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]
– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys
### Alternative Providers
– **OBD2Tech**:
– Modified OpenShell packages [1][9]
– XDOS 2023.03 with pre-cracked licenses [6][8]
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## Software Setup Steps
### SD Connect C4 Method
1. Configure firewall exceptions
2. Mount ISO image [1]
3. Run XDOS_Installer.bat
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. Generate activation request
4. Upload StartKey
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## Common Issues
### VCI Recognition Problems
– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]
– Update interface drivers
### Certificate Errors
1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml
2. Import Mercedes CA certificates
### Persistent Login
– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]
– Use Offline_modus.exe with: