Mercedes Xentry remains the official analysis system for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers software acquisition methods for 2023-2025 releases.
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## Software Version Comparison https://xentrydownload.store/
### Legacy-Compatible System
– **Dedicated Interface Mandatory**
– Supported Models: 2002-2023 Mercedes vehicles
– **Capabilities**:
– System parametrization
– Technical documentation access
### Xentry Passthru EU
– **Hardware Flexibility**: VAS 5054
– Supported Models: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles
– **Restrictions**:
– No DTS Monaco integration
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## Technical Prerequisites
### Mandatory Specifications
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel i7-1165G7 | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1TB SATA SSD | 256GB SSD |
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## Software Acquisition Methods
### Official Channels
1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:
– Requires valid StartKey [11][12]
– Access Points:
– 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 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**
### J2534 Setup
1. Install Mercedes ConfigAssist [11]
2. Connect J2534 device
3. Retrieve HW ID
4. Apply license file
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## Troubleshooting
### VCI Recognition Problems
– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]
– Update interface drivers
### Certificate Errors
1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml
2. Import Mercedes CA certificates
### Persistent Login
– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]
– Use Xentry Login Gadget with: