Xentry Openshell remains the primary troubleshooting platform for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers software acquisition methods for recent software versions.
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## Software Version Comparison https://xentrydownload.store/
### Xentry Openshell XDOS
– **SD Connect C4/C5/C6 Requirement**
– Vehicle Coverage: pre-Euro 7 systems
– **Key Features**:
– System parametrization
– Repair manual linking
### Third-Party Device Compatible
– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: VAS 5054
– Vehicle Coverage: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles
– **Restrictions**:
– No DTS Monaco integration
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## Technical Prerequisites
### Mandatory Specifications
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows Server 2019 |
| CPU | Intel i7-1165G7 | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 500GB HDD |
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## Download Sources
### Mercedes-Benz Portals
1. **XENTRY Portal**:
– Requires valid StartKey [11][12]
– Download Links:
– EWANAPI integration guides [3]
– Java Web Start alternative [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]
– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys
### Third-Party Solutions
– **ASCOM**:
– Modified OpenShell packages [1][9]
– XDOS 2023.03 with pre-cracked licenses [6][8]
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## Installation Process
### Openshell XDOS Workflow
1. Disable antivirus
2. Extract 23GB archive [1]
3. Run Setup.exe
4. Set ProgramData permissions
5. Apply offline login patch [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
– Verify .jnlp associations [7]
– Update interface drivers
### Certificate Errors
1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml
2. Trust Daimler CAs
### Persistent Login
– Set offline.properties to read-only [8]
– Use Xentry Login Gadget with: