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Problem installing big sur

I’ve downloaded Big Sur installer but don’t have space to install it on my 2019 MacBook Pro. What’s the best way to clear space after I’ve deleted unnecessary apps?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Aug 20, 2021 9:59 AM

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Posted on Aug 20, 2021 10:31 AM

Pinkgeranium wrote:

I’ve downloaded Big Sur installer but don’t have space to install it on my 2019 MacBook Pro. What’s the best way to clear space after I’ve deleted unnecessary apps?



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


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Aug 20, 2021 10:31 AM in response to Pinkgeranium

Pinkgeranium wrote:

I’ve downloaded Big Sur installer but don’t have space to install it on my 2019 MacBook Pro. What’s the best way to clear space after I’ve deleted unnecessary apps?



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


Problem installing big sur

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