# Installation Manual for Mercedes Xentry

Xentry Openshell remains the primary troubleshooting platform for Mercedes cars and trucks. This guide covers installation procedures for current diagnostic packages.

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## Xentry Openshell vs Passthru https://xentrydownload.store/

### Xentry Openshell XDOS

– **Mercedes-Specific Hardware Needed**

– Supported Models: pre-Euro 7 systems

– **Capabilities**:

– Complete module coding

– Technical documentation access

### Third-Party Device Compatible

– **Hardware Flexibility**: Autel J2534

– Vehicle Coverage: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles

– **Restrictions**:

– Limited module access

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## System Requirements

### Mandatory Specifications

| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |

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| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |

| CPU | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i5-1135G7 |

| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |

| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 256GB SSD |

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## Download Sources

### Mercedes-Benz Portals

1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:

– Requires valid StartKey [11][12]

– Download Links:

– DMS manuals [3]

– Java Web Start alternative [7]

2. **XENTRY Shop**:

– Purchase subscription packages [11]

– Obtain activation licenses

### Third-Party Solutions

– **TechRoute66**:

– Modified OpenShell packages [1][9]

– Passthru EU 23.12.3 with pre-cracked licenses [6][8]

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## Installation Process

### SD Connect C4 Method

1. Configure firewall exceptions

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 Mercedes ConfigAssist [11]

2. Connect PassThru interface

3. Generate activation request

4. Upload StartKey

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## Common Issues

### VCI Recognition Problems

– Verify .jnlp associations [7]

– Update interface drivers

### Security Warnings

1. Disable Java security

2. Import Mercedes CA certificates

### Offline Activation

– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]

– Use Xentry Login Gadget with: