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I was trying to do an update and it went through and at the end it said there is not enough free space on the selected volume to upgrade the OS. An additional 11.99 GB is required. What should I do?

Trying to do an update and it says there is not enough free space on the selected volume to upgrade the OS. An additional 11.99 GB is required

Posted on Sep 26, 2021 11:31 AM

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Posted on Sep 27, 2021 11:16 AM

Hello rolly1942,


It seems like you're trying to update macOS and you're receiving an error that more space is needed, correct? We want to help.


Just to confirm, which version of macOS are you currently running, and which version are you attempting to upgrade to? Find out which macOS your Mac is using


If you need to free up storage space on your Mac, please check out this link for some helpful information: Free up storage space on your Mac


Thanks!

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Sep 27, 2021 11:16 AM in response to rolly1942

Hello rolly1942,


It seems like you're trying to update macOS and you're receiving an error that more space is needed, correct? We want to help.


Just to confirm, which version of macOS are you currently running, and which version are you attempting to upgrade to? Find out which macOS your Mac is using


If you need to free up storage space on your Mac, please check out this link for some helpful information: Free up storage space on your Mac


Thanks!

I was trying to do an update and it went through and at the end it said there is not enough free space on the selected volume to upgrade the OS. An additional 11.99 GB is required. What should I do?

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