Xiao ESP32C3, no PORT seen

I have two XIAO ESP32C# that when plugged into the USB serial is not been, here is the log. Di I need to reinstall the boot loader? How?

Apr 22 11:46:57 svvsold kernel: [332979.486366] usb 1-3: new full-speed USB device number 110 using xhci_hcd
Apr 22 11:46:57 svvsold kernel: [332979.614400] usb 1-3: device descriptor read/64, error -71
Apr 22 11:46:57 svvsold kernel: [332979.850396] usb 1-3: device descriptor read/64, error -71
Apr 22 11:46:57 svvsold kernel: [332980.086336] usb 1-3: new full-speed USB device number 111 using xhci_hcd
Apr 22 11:46:58 svvsold kernel: [332980.214346] usb 1-3: device descriptor read/64, error -71
Apr 22 11:46:58 svvsold kernel: [332980.450365] usb 1-3: device descriptor read/64, error -71
Apr 22 11:46:58 svvsold kernel: [332980.558470] usb usb1-port3: attempt power cycle
Apr 22 11:46:58 svvsold kernel: [332980.970265] usb 1-3: new full-speed USB device number 112 using xhci_hcd
Apr 22 11:46:58 svvsold kernel: [332980.970457] usb 1-3: Device not responding to setup address.
Apr 22 11:46:59 svvsold kernel: [332981.178456] usb 1-3: Device not responding to setup address.
Apr 22 11:46:59 svvsold kernel: [332981.386320] usb 1-3: device not accepting address 112, error -71
Apr 22 11:46:59 svvsold kernel: [332981.514326] usb 1-3: new full-speed USB device number 113 using xhci_hcd
Apr 22 11:46:59 svvsold kernel: [332981.514530] usb 1-3: Device not responding to setup address.
Apr 22 11:46:59 svvsold kernel: [332981.722477] usb 1-3: Device not responding to setup address.
Apr 22 11:46:59 svvsold kernel: [332981.930290] usb 1-3: device not accepting address 113, error -71
Apr 22 11:46:59 svvsold kernel: [332981.930427] usb usb1-port3: unable to enumerate USB device

Please use this way to solve the problem of no port or unable to upload the program:

That worked, Thanks alot

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Helloā€¦both of the XIAO ESP32S3 devices I are own exhibit the ā€œport not availableā€ issue when trying to upload a sketch. While the ā€œLong press BOOT BUTTONā€¦ā€ method works, itā€™s obviously a headache when experimenting with different sketches. Does Seeed Studio have any plans to rectify this design issue? The reason I ask is I like the features and form factor of the S3, and would like to purchase more of them for future projectsā€¦but not if this issue persists. Any feedback you could provide would be greatly appreciated! - Frank

Hello @mi2024
The size of the XIAO has caused us to have to make some trade-offs with the serial chip. Currently, the problem can only be solved by ā€˜BOOT BUTTONā€™.
Thank you for your understanding and support, we apologize for any inconvenience caused!

Thanks for your reply @Seeed_Seraphina. I came across this troubleshooting video that explains why an insufficient capacitor rating might be responsible for the code upload failure issue in an ESP32. The solution is to solder in a 1 microfared electrolytic capacitor between the EN pin and GND. Iā€™m interested in your thoughts on this possible fix.

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