Xentry Passthru remains the official analysis system for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers software acquisition methods for current diagnostic packages.
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## Diagnostic Platform Options https://xentrydownload.store/
### Workshop-Focused Platform
– **Dedicated Interface Mandatory**
– Supported Models: W167/W206/W223 chassis
– **Key Features**:
– Complete module coding
– Repair manual linking
### Xentry Passthru EU
– **Hardware Flexibility**: OpenPort 2.0
– Vehicle Coverage: post-2015 models
– **Restrictions**:
– Limited module access
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## System Requirements
### Essential Components
| **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 | 256GB SSD |
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## Software Acquisition Methods
### Official Channels
1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:
– Requires corporate credentials [11][12]
– Access Points:
– DMS manuals [3]
– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]
– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys
### Alternative Providers
– **TechRoute66**:
– Offline activation tools [1][9]
– XDOS 2023.03 with blacklist fixes [6][8]
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## Installation Process
### Openshell XDOS Workflow
1. Configure firewall exceptions
2. Extract 23GB archive [1]
3. Run XDOS_Installer.bat
4. Set ProgramData permissions
5. Apply Xentry-gadget fix [8]:
– Username: **xentry**
– Password: **123456**
### Passthru EU Configuration
1. Install Mercedes ConfigAssist [11]
2. Connect PassThru interface
3. Retrieve HW ID
4. Upload StartKey
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## Common Issues
### VCI Recognition Problems
– Verify .jnlp associations [7]
– Check SD C4 firmware
### Security Warnings
1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml
2. Import Mercedes CA certificates
### Persistent Login
– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]
– Use Xentry Login Gadget with:
