Xentry Openshell remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers software acquisition methods for 2023-2025 releases.
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## Diagnostic Platform Options https://xentrydownload.store/
### Workshop-Focused Platform
– **Dedicated Interface Mandatory**
– Supported Models: 2002-2023 Mercedes vehicles
– **Key Features**:
– Complete module coding
– Technical documentation access
### J2534-Enabled Version
– **Hardware Flexibility**: Autel J2534
– Vehicle Coverage: smart/Mercedes commercial trucks
– **Restrictions**:
– No DTS Monaco integration
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## System Requirements
### Mandatory Specifications
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1TB SATA SSD | 500GB HDD |
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## Software Acquisition Methods
### Official Channels
1. **XENTRY Portal**:
– Requires dealership account [11][12]
– Download Links:
– EWANAPI integration guides [3]
– Java Web Start alternative [7]
2. **Diagnostic Marketplace**:
– Purchase subscription packages [11]
– Obtain activation licenses
### Third-Party Solutions
– **ASCOM**:
– Modified OpenShell packages [1][9]
– XDOS 2023.03 with blacklist fixes [6][8]
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## Software Setup Steps
### Openshell XDOS Workflow
1. Disable antivirus
2. Mount ISO image [1]
3. Run Setup.exe
4. Configure RIAD cache
5. Apply Xentry-gadget fix [8]:
– Username: **xentry**
– Password: **123456**
### J2534 Setup
1. Install Mercedes ConfigAssist [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
### Certificate Errors
1. Disable Java security
2. Trust Daimler CAs
### Persistent Login
– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]
– Use Xentry Login Gadget with:
