Xentry Passthru remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Daimler automotive systems. This guide covers software acquisition methods for recent software versions.
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## Software Version Comparison https://xentrydownload.store/
### Workshop-Focused Platform
– **Mercedes-Specific Hardware Needed**
– Vehicle Coverage: W167/W206/W223 chassis
– **Capabilities**:
– Full ECU programming
– Technical documentation access
### Xentry Passthru EU
– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: VAS 5054
– Vehicle Coverage: post-2015 models
– **Limitations**:
– No DTS Monaco integration
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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 | 1TB SATA SSD | 500GB HDD |
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## Software Acquisition Methods
### Mercedes-Benz Portals
1. **XENTRY Portal**:
– Requires dealership account [11][12]
– Access Points:
– EWANAPI integration guides [3]
– Java Web Start alternative [7]
2. **Diagnostic Marketplace**:
– Purchase subscription packages [11]
– Obtain activation licenses
### Third-Party Solutions
– **TechRoute66**:
– Modified OpenShell packages [1][9]
– XDOS 2023.03 with blacklist fixes [6][8]
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## Software Setup Steps
### Openshell XDOS Workflow
1. Configure firewall exceptions
2. Mount ISO image [1]
3. Run XDOS_Installer.bat
4. Set ProgramData permissions
5. Apply offline login patch [8]:
– Username: **xentry**
– Password: **123456**
### Passthru EU Configuration
1. Install Mercedes ConfigAssist [11]
2. Connect J2534 device
3. Generate activation request
4. Apply license file
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## Troubleshooting
### Connection Failures
– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]
– Update interface drivers
### Security Warnings
1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml
2. Import Mercedes CA certificates
### Offline Activation
– Set offline.properties to read-only [8]
– Use Offline_modus.exe with: