# Download Guide for Mercedes Diagnostic Suite

Xentry Passthru remains the primary troubleshooting platform for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers download protocols for recent software versions.

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## Xentry Openshell vs Passthru https://xentrydownload.store/

### Legacy-Compatible System

– **SD Connect C4/C5/C6 Requirement**

– Supported Models: W167/W206/W223 chassis

– **Key Features**:

– System parametrization

– Repair manual linking

### Third-Party Device Compatible

– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: OpenPort 2.0

– Supported Models: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles

– **Restrictions**:

– No DTS Monaco integration

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## Installation Needs

### Essential Components

| **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 | 1TB SATA SSD | 500GB HDD |

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## Software Acquisition Methods

### Official Channels

1. **XENTRY Portal**:

– Requires corporate credentials [11][12]

– Download Links:

– EWANAPI integration guides [3]

– Java Web Start alternative [7]

2. **XENTRY Shop**:

– Purchase subscription packages [11]

– Obtain activation licenses

### Alternative Providers

– **TechRoute66**:

– Offline activation tools [1][9]

– Passthru EU 23.12.3 with blacklist fixes [6][8]

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## Installation Process

### 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**

### Passthru EU Configuration

1. Install Diagnostic Framework [11]

2. Connect J2534 device

3. Retrieve HW ID

4. Upload StartKey

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## Common Issues

### VCI Recognition Problems

– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]

– Update interface drivers

### Security Warnings

1. Disable Java security

2. Trust Daimler CAs

### Persistent Login

– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]

– Use Offline_modus.exe with: