Xentry Passthru remains the authoritative diagnostic solution for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers software acquisition methods for 2023-2025 releases.
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## Software Version Comparison https://xentrydownload.store/
### Workshop-Focused Platform
– **Mercedes-Specific Hardware Needed**
– Supported Models: W167/W206/W223 chassis
– **Key Features**:
– Complete module coding
– Technical documentation access
### Xentry Passthru EU
– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: OpenPort 2.0
– Supported Models: smart/Mercedes commercial trucks
– **Restrictions**:
– Offline coding unavailable
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## Installation Needs
### Essential Components
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows Server 2019 |
| CPU | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i5-1135G7 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1TB SATA SSD | 256GB SSD |
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## Download Sources
### Official Channels
1. **XENTRY Portal**:
– Requires corporate credentials [11][12]
– Download Links:
– EWANAPI integration guides [3]
– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase subscription packages [11]
– Obtain activation licenses
### Alternative Providers
– **TechRoute66**:
– Modified OpenShell packages [1][9]
– Passthru EU 23.12.3 with pre-cracked licenses [6][8]
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## Installation Process
### 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**
### Passthru EU Configuration
1. Install Mercedes ConfigAssist [11]
2. Connect PassThru interface
3. Retrieve HW ID
4. Apply license file
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## Troubleshooting
### VCI Recognition Problems
– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]
– Update interface drivers
### Security Warnings
1. Modify appletTrustSettings.xml
2. Trust Daimler CAs
### Persistent Login
– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]
– Use Offline_modus.exe with: