Xentry Passthru remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Mercedes cars and trucks. This guide covers installation procedures for current diagnostic packages.

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## Software Version Comparison https://xentrydownload.store/

### Workshop-Focused Platform

– **Dedicated Interface Mandatory**

– Vehicle Coverage: 2002-2023 Mercedes vehicles

– **Capabilities**:

– Full ECU programming

– Technical documentation access

### J2534-Enabled Version

– **Hardware Flexibility**: VAS 5054

– Vehicle Coverage: smart/Mercedes commercial trucks

– **Limitations**:

– No DTS Monaco integration

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## Technical Prerequisites

### Mandatory Specifications

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

|—|—|—|

| OS | Windows 11 Pro | 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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## Software Acquisition Methods

### Official Channels

1. **XENTRY Portal**:

– Requires valid StartKey [11][12]

– Access Points:

– EWANAPI integration guides [3]

– Java Web Start alternative [7]

2. **Diagnostic Marketplace**:

– Purchase subscription packages [11]

– Obtain activation licenses

### Alternative Providers

– **OBD2Tech**:

– Offline activation tools [1][9]

– XDOS 2023.03 with blacklist fixes [6][8]

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## Software Setup Steps

### Openshell XDOS Workflow

1. Disable antivirus

2. Extract 23GB archive [1]

3. Run XDOS_Installer.bat

4. Configure RIAD cache

5. Apply offline login patch [8]:

– Username: **xentry**

– Password: **123456**

### J2534 Setup

1. Install Mercedes ConfigAssist [11]

2. Connect J2534 device

3. Retrieve HW ID

4. Apply license file

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## Common Issues

### VCI Recognition Problems

– Verify .jnlp associations [7]

– Update interface drivers

### Certificate Errors

1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml

2. Trust Daimler CAs

### Offline Activation

– Set offline.properties to read-only [8]

– Use Offline_modus.exe with: