Xentry Openshell remains the primary troubleshooting platform for Daimler automotive systems. This guide covers installation procedures for current diagnostic packages.
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## Software Version Comparison https://xentrydownload.store/
### Workshop-Focused Platform
– **Mercedes-Specific Hardware Needed**
– Vehicle Coverage: pre-Euro 7 systems
– **Capabilities**:
– System parametrization
– Repair manual linking
### Third-Party Device Compatible
– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: Autel J2534
– Vehicle Coverage: smart/Mercedes commercial trucks
– **Limitations**:
– Offline coding unavailable
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## Technical Prerequisites
### Essential Components
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | 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 valid StartKey [11][12]
– Download Links:
– EWANAPI integration guides [3]
– Java Web Start alternative [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase subscription packages [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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## Software Setup Steps
### Openshell XDOS Workflow
1. Disable antivirus
2. Extract 23GB archive [1]
3. Run Setup.exe
4. Configure RIAD cache
5. Apply offline login patch [8]:
– Username: **xentry**
– Password: **123456**
### Passthru EU Configuration
1. Install Diagnostic Framework [11]
2. Connect PassThru interface
3. Retrieve HW ID
4. Apply license file
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## Troubleshooting
### VCI Recognition Problems
– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]
– Check SD C4 firmware
### Security Warnings
1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml
2. Trust Daimler CAs
### Offline Activation
– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]
– Use Offline_modus.exe with:
