@mcsa, can you confirm the normal mode pinout since your post confused me since it describes same wiring in flash or normal mode ?
mcsa wrote:5. using esptool.py flash firmware
a. CH_PD to VCC
b. GPIO02 to VCC
c. GPIO00 to GND
d. GPIO15 to GND
6. to normal start CH_PD to VCC and GPIO15 to GND
If it is not pinout issue, I guess my module is defective, so, I will have to order another one and wait 3-4 weeks
At least, in the mean time, I can still play with my ESP-01 ...