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 06:42 AM

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Posted on Mar 15, 2021 06:57 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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dialabrain

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Mar 15, 2021 06:57 AM in response to JL-K

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.

Mar 15, 2021 06:47 AM in response to JL-K

35GB's.

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