Install Big Sur

I have a MacBook Air 13-inch, 2017, 128Gb computer. I try to install the new Macos Big Sur, fails, the application itself installs, but fails completely, writes that there is not enough free space. It is currently 10.15.7 Catalina. Attempts have also been made to delete and reinstall. It is written that 12.18 GB is required. I have 28 GB free.

Maybe you can suggest something ...

Wait a while for improvements to be made? Do I really have too little free space ...

If so, how best to get those free GBs?

Respectfully,

Guntis

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Nov 19, 2020 1:29 AM

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Owl-53

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Nov 19, 2020 2:55 AM in response to guntis65

On an Internal Drive of only 128 GB capacity it will require ( from others reports ) about 35 GB Free Space Empty. To achieve this will require basically removing all personal files ( Copy to good External Drive ) and uninstall any App that is not required. Some Apps that are removed may be reinstalled after the Upgrade to Big Sur. Just be sure you have the Licence(s) backed up too for that will require re-purchasing.

Good Luck

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