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Xcode extract on external hard drive

Hi there, I downloaded Xcode on my external SSD as I do not have enough internal storage. When I try to expand the .xip file on the external SSD it starts to expand on the local hard drive. Is there a way for the file to expand on the external SSD rather than on the local hard drive?

Thanks.

MacBook Air (2018 – 2020)

Posted on Mar 12, 2024 8:02 PM

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