Xentry Openshell remains the official analysis system for Daimler automotive systems. This guide covers download protocols for 2023-2025 releases.

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## Xentry Openshell vs Passthru https://xentrydownload.store/

### Legacy-Compatible System

– **SD Connect C4/C5/C6 Requirement**

– Supported Models: 2002-2023 Mercedes vehicles

– **Key Features**:

– System parametrization

– Repair manual linking

### Xentry Passthru EU

– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: OpenPort 2.0

– Supported Models: post-2015 models

– **Restrictions**:

– No DTS Monaco integration

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## Technical Prerequisites

### Essential Components

| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |

|—|—|—|

| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows Server 2019 |

| CPU | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i5-1135G7 |

| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |

| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 256GB SSD |

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## Download Sources

### Mercedes-Benz Portals

1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:

– Requires dealership account [11][12]

– Download Links:

– EWANAPI integration guides [3]

– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]

2. **XENTRY Shop**:

– Purchase subscription packages [11]

– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys

### Third-Party Solutions

– **OBD2Tech**:

– Offline activation tools [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. Set ProgramData permissions

5. Apply Xentry-gadget fix [8]:

– Username: **xentry**

– Password: **123456**

### J2534 Setup

1. Install Mercedes ConfigAssist [11]

2. Connect J2534 device

3. Retrieve HW ID

4. Apply license file

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## Common Issues

### VCI Recognition Problems

– Verify .jnlp associations [7]

– Update interface drivers

### Certificate Errors

1. Disable Java security

2. Import Mercedes CA certificates

### Offline Activation

– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]

– Use Offline_modus.exe with: