# Download Guide for Mercedes Diagnostic Suite

Xentry Openshell remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers installation procedures for recent software versions.

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

### Xentry Openshell XDOS

– **Dedicated Interface Mandatory**

– Vehicle Coverage: W167/W206/W223 chassis

– **Key Features**:

– Complete module coding

– Technical documentation access

### Third-Party Device Compatible

– **Hardware Flexibility**: Autel J2534

– Supported Models: post-2015 models

– **Restrictions**:

– Limited module access

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## System Requirements

### Essential Components

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

|—|—|—|

| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | 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

### Official Channels

1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:

– Requires valid StartKey [11][12]

– Access Points:

– EWANAPI integration guides [3]

– Java Web Start alternative [7]

2. **XENTRY Shop**:

– Purchase subscription packages [11]

– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys

### Third-Party Solutions

– **TechRoute66**:

– Offline activation tools [1][9]

– XDOS 2023.03 with blacklist fixes [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 offline login patch [8]:

– Username: **xentry**

– Password: **123456**

### J2534 Setup

1. Install Mercedes ConfigAssist [11]

2. Connect J2534 device

3. Generate activation request

4. Apply license file

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## Troubleshooting

### Connection Failures

– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]

– Update interface drivers

### Certificate Errors

1. Disable Java security

2. Trust Daimler CAs

### Persistent Login

– Set offline.properties to read-only [8]

– Use Xentry Login Gadget with: