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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## Software Version Comparison https://xentrydownload.store/
### Xentry Openshell XDOS
– **Dedicated Interface Mandatory**
– Vehicle Coverage: pre-Euro 7 systems
– **Capabilities**:
– Complete module coding
– WIS/ASRA integration
### Xentry Passthru EU
– **Hardware Flexibility**: VAS 5054
– Supported Models: post-2015 models
– **Limitations**:
– No DTS Monaco integration
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## Installation Needs
### Mandatory Specifications
| **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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## Download Sources
### Official Channels
1. **XENTRY Portal**:
– Requires dealership account [11][12]
– Access Points:
– DMS manuals [3]
– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]
2. **Diagnostic Marketplace**:
– Purchase subscription packages [11]
– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys
### Third-Party Solutions
– **TechRoute66**:
– Offline activation tools [1][9]
– XDOS 2023.03 with blacklist fixes [6][8]
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## Software Setup Steps
### SD Connect C4 Method
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**
### J2534 Setup
1. Install Mercedes ConfigAssist [11]
2. Connect J2534 device
3. Retrieve HW ID
4. Upload StartKey
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## Common Issues
### VCI Recognition Problems
– Verify .jnlp associations [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:
