Failed to connect to ESP32

Question

I am trying to upload code to my ESP32, but I keep getting the following error:

A fatal error occurred: Failed to connect to ESP32: Download mode successfully detected, but getting no sync reply: The serial TX path seems to be down. For troubleshooting steps visit: https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esptool/en/latest/troubleshooting.html Failed uploading: uploading error: exit status 2

What I've Tried

• Switched USB cables and ports.
• Pressed and held the BOOT button while uploading.
• Checked my drivers and confirmed the correct COM port is selected.
• Restarted my PC and tried again.

But it still didn't work

• Unknown123: Try to do continuity test with multimeter. There might be path opened between the soc/module, serial-usb-converter, and usb port. I suspect the serial chip may be broken, usually.
• Justme: When was the last time it worked? What did you do before it stopped working? If this is about how to use ESP32 with a PC then this might be a product usage question.
• Yax Patel: @Justme It worked perfectly two weeks ago, but I had to stop working on my project due to medical reasons. When I returned, I noticed my code was corrupted. I confirmed this because I had set some Serial Monitor output, but it now displays random, corrupted text. I tried re-uploading the code to fix it, but then this problem appeared.
• Justme: @YaxPatel All it takes is one loose wire somewhere, or unpowered component hanging on a bootstrap pin preventing normal operation of running your code.
• Yax Patel: @Justme That's why I tried re-uploading the code with no wires connected, but it still didn't work.