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how do I delete the other volume container I'm running out of space and I have very little app on this machine

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.1

Posted on Feb 3, 2021 5:05 AM

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Posted on Feb 3, 2021 5:16 AM

Slimjohnny wrote:
how do I delete the other volume container I'm running out of space and I have very little app on this machine

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/c3929613-55e4-4bc6-ac15-feaa460f35ad



Other is not a "Volume"— it is a catch all category for anything that does not fit nicely in the alternate categories:


Empty your Trash — Delete files and folders on Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/delete-files-and-folders-on-mac-mchlp1093/mac


How to free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206996


See used and available storage space on your Mac

https://support.apple.com/guide/system-information/see-available-storage-space-syspf9b375b9/10.14/mac/10.15


User tip: "Other and What Can I Do About It ?"

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-5142


Try something like OmniDiskSweeper for a GUI to get a good look at itemized file size and location:

OmniDiskSweeper http://www.omnigroup.com/more



If necessary reboot into— SafeBoot  Mode https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262

Takes noticeable longer to get to the login screen, does a 5-15 minute disk repair before it fully boots up, and certain system caches get cleared and rebuilt, including dynamic loader cache, etc.

Login and do some house cleaning

In Safe mode third party system modifications and system accelerations are disabled, it removes malware, etc hampering smooth operation, ( ie your machine is going run more pokey here)

however a reboot will put it back to normal mode.




I will add —SSD to run efficiently like to have ~20-25% free storage space at all times !


You have the tiniest SSD available (128GB) , and they fill up fast.









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Feb 3, 2021 5:16 AM in response to Slimjohnny

Slimjohnny wrote:
how do I delete the other volume container I'm running out of space and I have very little app on this machine

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/c3929613-55e4-4bc6-ac15-feaa460f35ad



Other is not a "Volume"— it is a catch all category for anything that does not fit nicely in the alternate categories:


Empty your Trash — Delete files and folders on Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/delete-files-and-folders-on-mac-mchlp1093/mac


How to free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206996


See used and available storage space on your Mac

https://support.apple.com/guide/system-information/see-available-storage-space-syspf9b375b9/10.14/mac/10.15


User tip: "Other and What Can I Do About It ?"

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-5142


Try something like OmniDiskSweeper for a GUI to get a good look at itemized file size and location:

OmniDiskSweeper http://www.omnigroup.com/more



If necessary reboot into— SafeBoot  Mode https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262

Takes noticeable longer to get to the login screen, does a 5-15 minute disk repair before it fully boots up, and certain system caches get cleared and rebuilt, including dynamic loader cache, etc.

Login and do some house cleaning

In Safe mode third party system modifications and system accelerations are disabled, it removes malware, etc hampering smooth operation, ( ie your machine is going run more pokey here)

however a reboot will put it back to normal mode.




I will add —SSD to run efficiently like to have ~20-25% free storage space at all times !


You have the tiniest SSD available (128GB) , and they fill up fast.









how do I delete the other volume container I'm running out of space and I have very little app on this machine

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