Mercedes Xentry remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Mercedes cars and trucks. This guide covers installation procedures for 2023-2025 releases.
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## Diagnostic Platform Options https://xentrydownload.store/
### Xentry Openshell XDOS
– **Dedicated Interface Mandatory**
– Vehicle Coverage: W167/W206/W223 chassis
– **Key Features**:
– System parametrization
– Technical documentation access
### Third-Party Device Compatible
– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: VAS 5054
– Supported Models: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles
– **Restrictions**:
– Offline coding unavailable
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## Installation Needs
### Essential Components
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i5-1135G7 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1TB SATA SSD | 500GB HDD |
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## Download Sources
### Official Channels
1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:
– Requires valid StartKey [11][12]
– Access Points:
– EWANAPI integration guides [3]
– Java Web Start alternative [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase subscription packages [11]
– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys
### Third-Party Solutions
– **ASCOM**:
– Modified OpenShell packages [1][9]
– Passthru EU 23.12.3 with pre-cracked licenses [6][8]
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## Installation Process
### Openshell XDOS Workflow
1. Disable antivirus
2. Mount ISO image [1]
3. Run XDOS_Installer.bat
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. Generate activation request
4. Upload StartKey
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## Troubleshooting
### Connection Failures
– Verify .jnlp associations [7]
– Update interface drivers
### Security Warnings
1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml
2. Trust Daimler CAs
### Persistent Login
– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]
– Use Xentry Login Gadget with: