Xentry Passthru remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers software acquisition methods for recent software versions.
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## Diagnostic Platform Options https://xentrydownload.store/
### Workshop-Focused Platform
– **Mercedes-Specific Hardware Needed**
– Supported Models: W167/W206/W223 chassis
– **Key Features**:
– Full ECU programming
– Repair manual linking
### J2534-Enabled Version
– **Hardware Flexibility**: VAS 5054
– Supported Models: smart/Mercedes commercial trucks
– **Limitations**:
– No DTS Monaco integration
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## Technical Prerequisites
### Essential Components
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO | Intel i5-1135G7 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 256GB SSD |
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## Software Acquisition Methods
### Official Channels
1. **XENTRY Portal**:
– Requires dealership account [11][12]
– Access Points:
– EWANAPI integration guides [3]
– Java Web Start alternative [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]
– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys
### Alternative Providers
– **OBD2Tech**:
– Modified OpenShell packages [1][9]
– Passthru EU 23.12.3 with blacklist fixes [6][8]
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## Software Setup Steps
### Openshell XDOS Workflow
1. Configure firewall exceptions
2. Extract 23GB archive [1]
3. Run XDOS_Installer.bat
4. Set ProgramData permissions
5. Apply offline login patch [8]:
– Username: **xentry**
– Password: **123456**
### Passthru EU Configuration
1. Install Mercedes ConfigAssist [11]
2. Connect J2534 device
3. Retrieve HW ID
4. Upload StartKey
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## Troubleshooting
### Connection Failures
– Verify .jnlp associations [7]
– Check SD C4 firmware
### Security Warnings
1. Disable Java security
2. Import Mercedes CA certificates
### Offline Activation
– Set offline.properties to read-only [8]
– Use Xentry Login Gadget with:
