Espressif ESP32 (4 MB flash) Series Modules: Discontinuation of Default Espressif Common AT Firmware

This document details the discontinuation of the default Espressif Common AT Firmware on specific ESP32 (4 MB flash) series modules. This change affects modules that previously came with Espressif's standard AT firmware pre-flashed.

Product Change Notification (PCN) Details

PCN Number: PCN20250602

Issue Date of PCN: 2025/06/26

Proposed Date of Change: 2025/07/14

Proposed Date of First Shipment After Change: 2025/07/30

PCN Category: Customer Notification

Affected Product Names

The following products are affected by this change:

Product Name Ordering Code Espressif Common AT FW PN Before Change
ESP32-WROOM-32ESP32-WROOM-32-N4ESP32U012
ESP32-WROOM-32DESP32-WROOM-32D-N4ESP32U012
ESP32-WROOM-32DESP32-WROOM-32D-H4ESP32U012
ESP32-WROOM-32DESP32-WROOM-32D(M113DH3200PS3Q0)ESP32U012
ESP32-WROOM-32UESP32-WROOM-32U-N4ESP32U012
ESP32-WROOM-32UESP32-WROOM-32U-H4ESP32U012
ESP32-WROOM-32UESP32-WROOM-32U(M113DH3200US3Q0)ESP32U012
ESP32-WROOM-32UESP32-WROOM-32U(M113DH3200UH3Q0)ESP32U012
ESP32-WROOM-32EESP32-WROOM-32E-N4ESP32U012
ESP32-WROOM-32EESP32-WROOM-32E-H4ESP32U012
ESP32-WROOM-32EESP32-WROOM-32E(M113EH3200PS3Q0)ESP32U012
ESP32-WROOM-32EESP32-WROOM-32E(M113EH3200PH3Q0)ESP32U012
ESP32-WROOM-32UEESP32-WROOM-32UE-N4ESP32U012
ESP32-WROOM-32UEESP32-WROOM-32UE-H4ESP32U012
ESP32-WROOM-32UEESP32-WROOM-32UE(M113EH3200US3Q0)ESP32U012
ESP32-WROOM-32UEESP32-WROOM-32UE(M113EH3200UH3Q0)ESP32U012
ESP32-SOLO-1ESP32-SOLO-1-N4ESP32S11
ESP32-SOLO-1ESP32-SOLO-1-H4ESP32S11
ESP32-MINI-1ESP32-MINI-1-N432MINIU002
ESP32-MINI-1ESP32-MINI-1-H432MINIU002
ESP32-MINI-1UESP32-MINI-1U-N432MINIU002
ESP32-MINI-1UESP32-MINI-1U-H432MINIU002

Reason for Change

Based on customer feedback, many users of the modules listed in Para 1 did not utilize the Espressif Common AT firmware. For those who did, there were varying firmware version requirements. Consequently, Espressif will no longer pre-flash the Espressif Common AT firmware on these modules before shipment.

Description of Change

The modules listed in Para 1 will be shipped without the Espressif Common AT firmware pre-flashed.

Change Comparison

For detailed comparison, please refer to Appendix I: Change Comparison.

Identification Method

The change can be identified by checking the information on the product's package label.

Impact of Change

Quality & Performance: There are no hardware modifications to the affected products. If customers do not use the factory-default Espressif Common AT firmware, this change will have no impact on product quality, performance, or usage. However, if customers rely on the factory-flashed firmware, they should contact their Espressif business contacts or sales@espressif.com for customized production.

Delivery: No impact.

Ordering Code: No impact.

Software: No impact.

Certification: No impact.

Datasheet: No impact.

How to Deal with Products

The handling of existing inventory will follow a First-In, First-Out (FIFO) approach.

Verification Suggestion to Users

If customers do not use the factory-configured Espressif Common AT firmware, this change will not affect product quality, performance, or usage. If customers do use the factory-configured firmware, they are advised to contact their Espressif sales representatives or sales@espressif.com for customized production solutions.

Appendix I: Change Comparison

1. Modules with Firmware PN ESP32U012

Item Before Change After Change
Product NameNo ChangesNo Changes
MarkingNo ChangesNo Changes
Firmware Version Information on Product Label

Espressif Systems (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

PW Number: PW-2022-03-0001

Product Name: ESP32-WROOM-32E

Product Number: ESP32-WROOM-32E-N4

Quantity: 200 pcs

Firmware Ver: IDF: v4.0.1, AT: 2.1.0.0

FW P/N: ESP32U012

Country of Origin: MADE IN CHINA

Seal Date: 2022-03-10

Lot Number: 202205-000001

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