New Mac OS Big Sur

jakalfie1 wrote:

I have downloaded the update but i need more storage to install it,how do i increase it

Do i need to buy more storage ?

Big Sur states that you will need 35.5 GB of free storage when upgrading from High Sierra or newer, and 44.5 GB when upgrading from an older versions.

Empty your Trash — Delete files and folders on Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/delete-files-and-folders-on-mac-mchlp1093/mac

How to free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206996

See used and available storage space on your Mac

https://support.apple.com/guide/system-information/see-available-storage-space-syspf9b375b9/10.14/mac/10.15

User tip: "Other and What Can I Do About It ?"

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-5142

Try something like OmniDiskSweeper for a GUI to get a good look at itemized file size and location:

OmniDiskSweeper http://www.omnigroup.com/more

Hi,

Purchase bigger storage is a good idea, since storage devices are getting cheaper and cheaper these days, though if you have big music and picture libraries on your storage, move them to external drive could be get more free space on your storage.

Also delete unused applications could get more free space.