Xentry Passthru remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers software acquisition methods for current diagnostic packages.
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## Diagnostic Platform Options https://xentrydownload.store/
### Workshop-Focused Platform
– **Mercedes-Specific Hardware Needed**
– Vehicle Coverage: W167/W206/W223 chassis
– **Capabilities**:
– Complete module coding
– Technical documentation access
### Third-Party Device Compatible
– **Hardware Flexibility**: Autel J2534
– Vehicle Coverage: smart/Mercedes commercial trucks
– **Limitations**:
– Limited module access
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## System Requirements
### Mandatory Specifications
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 500GB HDD |
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## Software Acquisition Methods
### Official Channels
1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:
– Requires dealership account [11][12]
– Download Links:
– EWANAPI integration guides [3]
– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]
2. **Diagnostic Marketplace**:
– Purchase subscription packages [11]
– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys
### Third-Party Solutions
– **OBD2Tech**:
– Modified OpenShell packages [1][9]
– Passthru EU 23.12.3 with pre-cracked licenses [6][8]
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## Installation Process
### SD Connect C4 Method
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**
### Passthru EU Configuration
1. Install Diagnostic Framework [11]
2. Connect J2534 device
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. Trust Daimler CAs
### Offline Activation
– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]
– Use Xentry Login Gadget with: