Mercedes Xentry remains the primary troubleshooting platform for Mercedes cars and trucks. This guide covers software acquisition methods for current diagnostic packages.
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## Software Version Comparison https://xentrydownload.store/
### Xentry Openshell XDOS
– **Mercedes-Specific Hardware Needed**
– Vehicle Coverage: pre-Euro 7 systems
– **Capabilities**:
– Full ECU programming
– Repair manual linking
### Third-Party Device Compatible
– **Hardware Flexibility**: OpenPort 2.0
– Supported Models: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles
– **Limitations**:
– Offline coding unavailable
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## Installation Needs
### Essential Components
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows Server 2019 |
| CPU | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i5-1135G7 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1TB SATA SSD | 256GB SSD |
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## Software Acquisition Methods
### Mercedes-Benz Portals
1. **XENTRY Portal**:
– Requires valid StartKey [11][12]
– Access Points:
– EWANAPI integration guides [3]
– Java Web Start alternative [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]
– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys
### Alternative Providers
– **OBD2Tech**:
– Offline activation tools [1][9]
– XDOS 2023.03 with blacklist fixes [6][8]
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## Installation Process
### Openshell XDOS Workflow
1. Configure firewall exceptions
2. Extract 23GB archive [1]
3. Run Setup.exe
4. Set ProgramData permissions
5. Apply offline login patch [8]:
– Username: **xentry**
– Password: **123456**
### J2534 Setup
1. Install Mercedes ConfigAssist [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
### Certificate Errors
1. Disable Java security
2. Trust Daimler CAs
### Offline Activation
– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]
– Use Xentry Login Gadget with:
