Xentry Openshell remains the primary troubleshooting platform for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers installation procedures for recent software versions.
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## Software Version Comparison https://xentrydownload.store/
### Xentry Openshell XDOS
– **SD Connect C4/C5/C6 Requirement**
– Supported Models: 2002-2023 Mercedes vehicles
– **Key Features**:
– Complete module coding
– WIS/ASRA integration
### Third-Party Device Compatible
– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: Autel J2534
– Vehicle Coverage: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles
– **Restrictions**:
– No DTS Monaco integration
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## Installation Needs
### Essential Components
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows Server 2019 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1TB SATA SSD | 500GB HDD |
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## Download Sources
### Mercedes-Benz Portals
1. **XENTRY Portal**:
– Requires corporate credentials [11][12]
– Download Links:
– DMS manuals [3]
– Java Web Start alternative [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]
– Obtain activation licenses
### Third-Party Solutions
– **OBD2Tech**:
– Offline activation tools [1][9]
– XDOS 2023.03 with pre-cracked licenses [6][8]
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## Software Setup Steps
### SD Connect C4 Method
1. Disable antivirus
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 Diagnostic Framework [11]
2. Connect PassThru interface
3. Generate activation request
4. Apply license file
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## Common Issues
### Connection Failures
– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]
– Update interface drivers
### Security Warnings
1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml
2. Import Mercedes CA certificates
### Offline Activation
– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]
– Use Offline_modus.exe with:
