Misreported free space prevents MacOS 12.5 update
As image shows, the internal storage is 85 Gb free, but for the update there isn't even 14 Gb free. Why the discrepancy, and how to make the update see the true free space?
As image shows, the internal storage is 85 Gb free, but for the update there isn't even 14 Gb free. Why the discrepancy, and how to make the update see the true free space?
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I waited a few days, and then tried the same operation again. Then it worked normally.
nothing had changed as far as what I did
It says “available”, not “free”. The update already does see the tree free space. It is the Storage display that is lying to you.
Misreported free space prevents MacOS 12.5 update