Xentry Openshell remains the official analysis system for Daimler automotive systems. This guide covers download protocols for 2023-2025 releases.
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## Diagnostic Platform Options https://xentrydownload.store/
### Xentry Openshell XDOS
– **Dedicated Interface Mandatory**
– Supported Models: 2002-2023 Mercedes vehicles
– **Capabilities**:
– System parametrization
– Repair manual linking
### J2534-Enabled Version
– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: Autel J2534
– Supported Models: smart/Mercedes commercial trucks
– **Limitations**:
– Offline coding unavailable
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## Technical Prerequisites
### Essential Components
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i5-1135G7 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 256GB SSD |
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## Software Acquisition Methods
### Mercedes-Benz Portals
1. **XENTRY Portal**:
– Requires dealership account [11][12]
– Access Points:
– EWANAPI integration guides [3]
– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]
2. **Diagnostic Marketplace**:
– Purchase subscription packages [11]
– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys
### Alternative Providers
– **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. Configure firewall exceptions
2. Mount ISO image [1]
3. Run Setup.exe
4. Set ProgramData permissions
5. Apply Xentry-gadget fix [8]:
– Username: **xentry**
– Password: **123456**
### J2534 Setup
1. Install Mercedes ConfigAssist [11]
2. Connect J2534 device
3. Generate activation request
4. Upload StartKey
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## Troubleshooting
### VCI Recognition Problems
– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]
– Check SD C4 firmware
### Certificate Errors
1. Disable Java security
2. Trust Daimler CAs
### Offline Activation
– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]
– Use Xentry Login Gadget with: