Xentry Openshell remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Daimler automotive systems. This guide covers installation procedures for current diagnostic packages.
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## Software Version Comparison https://xentrydownload.store/
### Workshop-Focused Platform
– **SD Connect C4/C5/C6 Requirement**
– Vehicle Coverage: 2002-2023 Mercedes vehicles
– **Key Features**:
– Complete module coding
– Technical documentation access
### Third-Party Device Compatible
– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: Autel J2534
– Vehicle Coverage: smart/Mercedes commercial trucks
– **Restrictions**:
– Offline coding unavailable
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## Technical Prerequisites
### Essential Components
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows Server 2019 |
| CPU | Intel i7-1165G7 | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 500GB HDD |
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## Download Sources
### Official Channels
1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:
– Requires valid StartKey [11][12]
– Download Links:
– EWANAPI integration guides [3]
– Java Web Start alternative [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase subscription packages [11]
– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys
### Third-Party Solutions
– **ASCOM**:
– Offline activation tools [1][9]
– XDOS 2023.03 with pre-cracked licenses [6][8]
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## Installation Process
### Openshell XDOS Workflow
1. Disable antivirus
2. Mount ISO image [1]
3. Run XDOS_Installer.bat
4. Set ProgramData permissions
5. Apply Xentry-gadget fix [8]:
– Username: **xentry**
– Password: **123456**
### J2534 Setup
1. Install Diagnostic Framework [11]
2. Connect J2534 device
3. Retrieve HW ID
4. Upload StartKey
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## Troubleshooting
### Connection Failures
– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]
– Check SD C4 firmware
### Security Warnings
1. Disable Java security
2. Trust Daimler CAs
### Persistent Login
– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]
– Use Offline_modus.exe with:
