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Other volumes in container 215GB

Something called 'Other volumes in container' is using up virtually all my HD. 215GB!!!


How can I free up this space?

Mac mini 2018 or later

Posted on Apr 2, 2020 1:37 AM

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Posted on Apr 2, 2020 8:01 AM

You can create an installer on a usb flash drive, or install using Internet Recovery.

I would only use Internet Recovery as a last resort.


Here are some instructions on how to create an installer on a flash drive and how to do a clean install:


https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/perform-clean-install-macos-catalina/

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Apr 2, 2020 8:01 AM in response to eclipsemullet

You can create an installer on a usb flash drive, or install using Internet Recovery.

I would only use Internet Recovery as a last resort.


Here are some instructions on how to create an installer on a flash drive and how to do a clean install:


https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/perform-clean-install-macos-catalina/

Apr 2, 2020 4:00 AM in response to eclipsemullet

You have two instances of "Macintosh HD - Data", where there would normally be one.


Moreover, one has some 13GB whereas the other is much larger.


It seems that this can happen to people who have reverted to Mojave and then upgraded again to Catalina...


I am a bit concerned with the fact the "other" Macintosh HD - Data seems to have a lot more data in it than the one you are using. Does the 13GB seem ok compared with your own data?


It could be fine, but my relatively small Photos Library is all of 7.5GB... my Music Library alone is over 13GB...



If you select your home folder in Finder and press command-I, how much space does it says it uses?




Other volumes in container 215GB

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