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how much HD storage is needed to install OS Big Sur

I downloaded Big Sur but it says I do not have enough GB to install. How much space does Big Sur use when installed?

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Mar 15, 2021 6:42 AM

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Posted on Mar 15, 2021 6:57 AM

JL-K wrote:

How much space does Big Sur use when installed?

Just to clarify, Big Sur requires 35.5Gbs to download and install. However, it doesn't use up 35.5GBs on your drive.

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how much HD storage is needed to install OS Big Sur

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