[Solution] macOS Big Sur Installation: There is not enough free space, Additional Space Required


There is not enough free space on the selected volume to upgrade the OS. An Addition 5.21 GB is required.

I was trying to update my macOS on my Macbook from Catalina to Big Sur and got the above message when starting the installation and Selecting the Macintosh HD.

I had just 20 GB space available when I started the installation.

Solution:

I had to free up more space from my SSD hard-disk which is 256 GB. I cleared around 40 GB of space and tried the installation and the not enough free space message went away!

There is not enough free space on the selected volume to upgrade the OS. An Addition 5.21 GB is required
Message: There is not enough free space on the selected volume to upgrade the OS. An Addition 5.21 GB is required

Comments:

  • Agh! I faced the same issue, had to get rid of a few older stuff and unwanted/unused applications.
    annieS2 15 Nov 2020 01:21:14 GMT
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