# Download Guide for Mercedes Xentry

Xentry Passthru remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Mercedes cars and trucks. This guide covers download protocols for 2023-2025 releases.

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

### Xentry Openshell XDOS

– **SD Connect C4/C5/C6 Requirement**

– Vehicle Coverage: W167/W206/W223 chassis

– **Capabilities**:

– Complete module coding

– WIS/ASRA integration

### Xentry Passthru EU

– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: VAS 5054

– Supported Models: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles

– **Limitations**:

– Offline coding unavailable

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## System Requirements

### Essential Components

| **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 | 512GB NVMe SSD | 256GB SSD |

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## Software Acquisition Methods

### Official Channels

1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:

– Requires valid StartKey [11][12]

– Access Points:

– DMS manuals [3]

– Java Web Start alternative [7]

2. **XENTRY Shop**:

– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]

– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys

### Alternative Providers

– **ASCOM**:

– Modified OpenShell packages [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. Configure firewall exceptions

2. Mount ISO image [1]

3. Run Setup.exe

4. Configure RIAD cache

5. Apply Xentry-gadget fix [8]:

– Username: **xentry**

– Password: **123456**

### Passthru EU Configuration

1. Install Diagnostic Framework [11]

2. Connect PassThru interface

3. Generate activation request

4. Apply license file

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## Common Issues

### VCI Recognition Problems

– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]

– Check SD C4 firmware

### Certificate Errors

1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml

2. Trust Daimler CAs

### Persistent Login

– Set offline.properties to read-only [8]

– Use Xentry Login Gadget with: