Xentry Passthru remains the official analysis system for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers download protocols for 2023-2025 releases.
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## Software Version Comparison https://xentrydownload.store/
### Workshop-Focused Platform
– **Dedicated Interface Mandatory**
– Vehicle Coverage: pre-Euro 7 systems
– **Capabilities**:
– System parametrization
– Repair manual linking
### Xentry Passthru EU
– **Hardware Flexibility**: OpenPort 2.0
– Vehicle Coverage: smart/Mercedes commercial trucks
– **Limitations**:
– Offline coding unavailable
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## Installation Needs
### Essential Components
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows Server 2019 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1TB SATA SSD | 500GB HDD |
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## Software Acquisition Methods
### Official Channels
1. **XENTRY Portal**:
– Requires valid StartKey [11][12]
– Access Points:
– DMS manuals [3]
– Java Web Start alternative [7]
2. **Diagnostic Marketplace**:
– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]
– Obtain activation licenses
### Third-Party Solutions
– **TechRoute66**:
– Modified OpenShell packages [1][9]
– XDOS 2023.03 with blacklist fixes [6][8]
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## Software Setup Steps
### Openshell XDOS Workflow
1. Disable antivirus
2. Extract 23GB archive [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 PassThru interface
3. Retrieve HW ID
4. Apply license file
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## Common Issues
### VCI Recognition Problems
– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]
– Check SD C4 firmware
### Certificate Errors
1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml
2. Import Mercedes CA certificates
### Offline Activation
– Set offline.properties to read-only [8]
– Use Offline_modus.exe with: