Xentry Openshell remains the official analysis system for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers installation procedures for 2023-2025 releases.
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## Software Version Comparison https://xentrydownload.store/
### Xentry Openshell XDOS
– **Dedicated Interface Mandatory**
– Vehicle Coverage: W167/W206/W223 chassis
– **Capabilities**:
– System parametrization
– Technical documentation access
### Third-Party Device Compatible
– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: OpenPort 2.0
– Supported Models: smart/Mercedes commercial trucks
– **Restrictions**:
– Limited module access
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## System Requirements
### Essential Components
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows Server 2019 |
| CPU | Intel i7-1165G7 | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1TB SATA SSD | 256GB SSD |
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## Software Acquisition Methods
### Mercedes-Benz Portals
1. **XENTRY Portal**:
– Requires valid StartKey [11][12]
– Access Points:
– DMS manuals [3]
– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]
2. **XENTRY Shop**:
– Purchase subscription packages [11]
– Obtain activation licenses
### Alternative Providers
– **OBD2Tech**:
– Modified OpenShell packages [1][9]
– XDOS 2023.03 with blacklist fixes [6][8]
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## Installation Process
### SD Connect C4 Method
1. Configure firewall exceptions
2. Extract 23GB archive [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 PassThru interface
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. Disable Java security
2. Trust Daimler CAs
### Persistent Login
– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]
– Use Xentry Login Gadget with:
