Xentry Openshell remains the primary troubleshooting platform for Mercedes cars and trucks. This guide covers installation procedures for current diagnostic packages.
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## Software Version Comparison https://xentrydownload.store/
### Legacy-Compatible System
– **Mercedes-Specific Hardware Needed**
– Vehicle Coverage: W167/W206/W223 chassis
– **Key Features**:
– System parametrization
– WIS/ASRA integration
### Third-Party Device Compatible
– **Hardware Flexibility**: OpenPort 2.0
– Supported Models: smart/Mercedes commercial trucks
– **Limitations**:
– Offline coding unavailable
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## Technical Prerequisites
### Mandatory Specifications
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i5-1135G7 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 500GB HDD |
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## Software Acquisition Methods
### Mercedes-Benz Portals
1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:
– Requires corporate credentials [11][12]
– Download Links:
– DMS manuals [3]
– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]
2. **Diagnostic Marketplace**:
– Purchase subscription packages [11]
– Obtain activation licenses
### Third-Party Solutions
– **OBD2Tech**:
– Offline activation tools [1][9]
– Passthru EU 23.12.3 with pre-cracked licenses [6][8]
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## Software Setup Steps
### SD Connect C4 Method
1. Configure firewall exceptions
2. Extract 23GB archive [1]
3. Run Setup.exe
4. Set ProgramData permissions
5. Apply Xentry-gadget fix [8]:
– Username: **xentry**
– Password: **123456**
### J2534 Setup
1. Install Diagnostic Framework [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]
– Update interface drivers
### Certificate Errors
1. Disable Java security
2. Import Mercedes CA certificates
### Offline Activation
– Set offline.properties to read-only [8]
– Use Offline_modus.exe with:
