Xentry Passthru remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers installation procedures for 2023-2025 releases.
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## Software Version Comparison https://xentrydownload.store/
### Xentry Openshell XDOS
– **Mercedes-Specific Hardware Needed**
– Vehicle Coverage: pre-Euro 7 systems
– **Capabilities**:
– System parametrization
– WIS/ASRA integration
### Third-Party Device Compatible
– **Hardware Flexibility**: OpenPort 2.0
– Supported Models: post-2015 models
– **Limitations**:
– Limited module access
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## Installation Needs
### Mandatory Specifications
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows Server 2019 |
| CPU | Intel i7-1165G7 | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 256GB SSD |
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## Download Sources
### Official Channels
1. **XENTRY Portal**:
– Requires corporate credentials [11][12]
– Download Links:
– DMS manuals [3]
– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase subscription packages [11]
– Obtain activation licenses
### Third-Party Solutions
– **ASCOM**:
– Modified OpenShell packages [1][9]
– XDOS 2023.03 with pre-cracked licenses [6][8]
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## Installation Process
### Openshell XDOS Workflow
1. Disable antivirus
2. Mount ISO image [1]
3. Run XDOS_Installer.bat
4. Set ProgramData permissions
5. Apply Xentry-gadget fix [8]:
– Username: **xentry**
– Password: **123456**
### Passthru EU Configuration
1. Install Diagnostic Framework [11]
2. Connect J2534 device
3. Retrieve HW ID
4. Apply license file
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## Common Issues
### VCI Recognition Problems
– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]
– Check SD C4 firmware
### Security Warnings
1. Disable Java security
2. Trust Daimler CAs
### Persistent Login
– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]
– Use Offline_modus.exe with: