# Installation Manual for Mercedes Xentry

Xentry Passthru remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers software acquisition methods for recent software versions.

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

### Xentry Openshell XDOS

– **Dedicated Interface Mandatory**

– Vehicle Coverage: W167/W206/W223 chassis

– **Key Features**:

– Complete module coding

– WIS/ASRA integration

### Third-Party Device Compatible

– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: Autel J2534

– Supported Models: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles

– **Limitations**:

– Offline coding unavailable

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## Technical Prerequisites

### Essential Components

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

|—|—|—|

| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | 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 corporate credentials [11][12]

– Download Links:

– DMS manuals [3]

– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]

2. **XENTRY Shop**:

– Purchase subscription packages [11]

– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys

### Third-Party Solutions

– **ASCOM**:

– Modified OpenShell packages [1][9]

– XDOS 2023.03 with pre-cracked licenses [6][8]

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## Software Setup Steps

### SD Connect C4 Method

1. Disable antivirus

2. Mount ISO image [1]

3. Run Setup.exe

4. Set ProgramData permissions

5. Apply offline login patch [8]:

– Username: **xentry**

– Password: **123456**

### J2534 Setup

1. Install Diagnostic Framework [11]

2. Connect PassThru interface

3. Retrieve HW ID

4. Apply license file

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## Troubleshooting

### Connection Failures

– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]

– Check SD C4 firmware

### 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: