Xentry Openshell remains the official analysis system for Mercedes cars and trucks. 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: pre-Euro 7 systems
– **Capabilities**:
– System parametrization
– WIS/ASRA integration
### J2534-Enabled Version
– **Multi-Brand Tool Support**: Autel J2534
– Vehicle Coverage: post-2015 models
– **Restrictions**:
– Offline coding unavailable
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## Installation Needs
### Mandatory Specifications
| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |
|—|—|—|
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows Server 2019 |
| CPU | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i5-1135G7 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 256GB SSD |
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## Software Acquisition Methods
### Mercedes-Benz Portals
1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:
– Requires dealership account [11][12]
– Access Points:
– EWANAPI integration guides [3]
– Java Web Start alternative [7]
2. **Diagnostic Marketplace**:
– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]
– Obtain activation licenses
### Alternative Providers
– **ASCOM**:
– Offline activation tools [1][9]
– XDOS 2023.03 with blacklist fixes [6][8]
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## Installation Process
### Openshell XDOS Workflow
1. Configure firewall exceptions
2. Mount ISO image [1]
3. Run XDOS_Installer.bat
4. Configure RIAD cache
5. Apply offline login patch [8]:
– Username: **xentry**
– Password: **123456**
### J2534 Setup
1. Install Mercedes ConfigAssist [11]
2. Connect J2534 device
3. Retrieve HW ID
4. Upload StartKey
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## Common Issues
### VCI Recognition Problems
– Verify .jnlp associations [7]
– Update interface drivers
### Certificate Errors
1. Disable Java security
2. Trust Daimler CAs
### Offline Activation
– Set offline.properties to read-only [8]
– Use Xentry Login Gadget with: