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Where does MacOS store the Big Sur update

Today I tried to install Big Sur from Catalina (10.15.7). I downloaded a massive 12GB file with the update, and then when I tried to install it I was told that I didn't have enough space to do so (an additional 23GB were required for the installation to proceed).


I now have this 12GB update image lying around on my computer. How can I remove it? Where does MacOS store its update images?


Thanks in advance!

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Nov 14, 2020 1:38 AM

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Nov 20, 2020 2:18 AM in response to RAKKYKUNG

1 - Suggest opening a New Post with your issue. It will get more support instead of hijacking this one.

2 - Suggest Holding Off trying to Upgrade to Big Sur at this time. The MBP 2014 has a lot of issues with this Upgrade that Apple is looking into.

3 - Have a Look over Here and especially look at the Topic about how must Empty Space is recommended Before attempting the upgrade, when you decide to try again.

Where does MacOS store the Big Sur update

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