Xentry Openshell remains the primary troubleshooting platform for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers download protocols for 2023-2025 releases.
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## Diagnostic Platform Options https://xentrydownload.store/
### Legacy-Compatible System
– **Dedicated Interface Mandatory**
– Vehicle Coverage: W167/W206/W223 chassis
– **Capabilities**:
– System parametrization
– WIS/ASRA integration
### J2534-Enabled Version
– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: Autel J2534
– Supported Models: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles
– **Restrictions**:
– Limited module access
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## Technical Prerequisites
### Mandatory Specifications
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO | 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]
– Download Links:
– EWANAPI integration guides [3]
– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]
– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys
### Alternative Providers
– **TechRoute66**:
– Offline activation tools [1][9]
– Passthru EU 23.12.3 with pre-cracked licenses [6][8]
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## Software Setup Steps
### SD Connect C4 Method
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**
### J2534 Setup
1. Install Mercedes ConfigAssist [11]
2. Connect J2534 device
3. Generate activation request
4. Apply license file
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## Troubleshooting
### Connection Failures
– Verify .jnlp associations [7]
– Update interface drivers
### Certificate Errors
1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml
2. Trust Daimler CAs
### Offline Activation
– Set offline.properties to read-only [8]
– Use Xentry Login Gadget with:
