Xentry Passthru remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Mercedes cars and trucks. This guide covers installation procedures for 2023-2025 releases.
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## Xentry Openshell vs Passthru https://xentrydownload.store/
### Xentry Openshell XDOS
– **Dedicated Interface Mandatory**
– Vehicle Coverage: 2002-2023 Mercedes vehicles
– **Capabilities**:
– System parametrization
– Technical documentation access
### J2534-Enabled Version
– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: Autel J2534
– Vehicle Coverage: post-2015 models
– **Restrictions**:
– No DTS Monaco integration
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## System Requirements
### Mandatory Specifications
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel i7-1165G7 | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1TB SATA SSD | 500GB HDD |
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## Download Sources
### Mercedes-Benz Portals
1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:
– Requires dealership account [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
– **ASCOM**:
– Modified OpenShell packages [1][9]
– XDOS 2023.03 with pre-cracked licenses [6][8]
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## Installation Process
### SD Connect C4 Method
1. Configure firewall exceptions
2. Extract 23GB archive [1]
3. Run Setup.exe
4. Configure RIAD cache
5. Apply Xentry-gadget fix [8]:
– Username: **xentry**
– Password: **123456**
### Passthru EU Configuration
1. Install Mercedes ConfigAssist [11]
2. Connect J2534 device
3. Retrieve HW ID
4. Apply license file
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## Common Issues
### Connection Failures
– Verify .jnlp associations [7]
– Update interface drivers
### Security Warnings
1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml
2. Trust Daimler CAs
### Offline Activation
– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]
– Use Xentry Login Gadget with: