Xentry Passthru remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Mercedes cars and trucks. 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**
– Supported Models: pre-Euro 7 systems
– **Capabilities**:
– System parametrization
– Technical documentation access
### Third-Party Device Compatible
– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: VAS 5054
– Supported Models: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles
– **Limitations**:
– No DTS Monaco integration
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## Technical Prerequisites
### Essential Components
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows Server 2019 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO | Intel i5-1135G7 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 500GB HDD |
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## Download Sources
### Official Channels
1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:
– Requires dealership account [11][12]
– Access Points:
– DMS manuals [3]
– Java Web Start alternative [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase subscription packages [11]
– Obtain activation licenses
### Third-Party Solutions
– **OBD2Tech**:
– 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. Configure firewall exceptions
2. Mount ISO image [1]
3. Run XDOS_Installer.bat
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. Retrieve HW ID
4. Apply license file
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## Troubleshooting
### Connection Failures
– Verify .jnlp associations [7]
– Check SD C4 firmware
### Security Warnings
1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml
2. Trust Daimler CAs
### Persistent Login
– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]
– Use Offline_modus.exe with:
