Arduino IDE 2.3.4 Freezes After Uploading Code to ESP32-CAM

[AkhmadKhoirudin]

Describe the problem

After uploading code to the ESP32-CAM using Arduino IDE version 2.3.4, the application becomes unresponsive. I cannot use features like the Serial Monitor or modify the sketch. I have to force close the application to continue working.

To reproduce

1. Open Arduino IDE version 2.3.4.

2. Load the ESP32 Camera example(e.g., CameraWebServer).

3. Set the configuration in the Tools menu:

    -     . Board: AI Thinker ESP32-CAM
    -     . Partition Scheme: Huge APP (3MB No OTA)
    -     . Upload Speed: 115200
   

4. Connect ESP32-CAM using Dev Board USB to TTL CH340.

5. Press the BOOT button on the ESP32-CAM board and upload the sketch.

6. Wait until the upload process finishes.

7. After the upload is complete, Arduino IDE freezes and becomes unusable.!

8. Image seed souce

9. finis seed souce arduino ide freezes

Expected behavior

Arduino IDE should remain responsive after the upload process is complete, allowing me to use features like the Serial Monitor or modify the sketch without issues.

Arduino IDE version

2.3.4

Operating system

Windows

Operating system version

Windows 10 Pro

Additional context

• Hardware used:
  - Board: AI Thinker ESP32-CAM
  - USB to TTL Converter: CH340
  - Camera: OV2640
• The issue occurs both at upload speeds of 115200 and 921600.
• I have tried disabling the Serial Monitor before the upload process, but the issue persists.
• This issue has occurred on multiple computers with different specifications.

Issue checklist

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• I verified the problem still occurs when using the latest nightly build
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