How to free storage on Macbook Pro marked "Other"❓

Mattlillis wrote:

Does anyone know what "Other" means in the storage display? 🤷🏼‍♂️

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/edea11f9-dfb0-488f-aeda-023f8190652a

I need to make room on my Flash Storage for "Big Sur" and the bulk of my storage is attributed to "Other".

How can I free up space for the update?

Thank you!

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

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

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

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

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

Mattlillis wrote:

I was able to use omnidisksweeper to identify a bunch of old application support files from apps I no longer have on my laptop and free up some room.

Good computing Mattlillis ! Glad to hear this solved your problem.