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Huge System Data Filling Storage on Your Mac? 7 Possible Fixes
- Many Mac users are facing issues with huge 'System Data' taking up significant storage on their Macs, mainly seen on MacOS Sequoia.
- The problem ranges from 100GB to 500GB, causing frustration due to limited SSD storage on Macs.
- Various fixes include restarting the Mac, booting into Safe Mode, installing system updates, and clearing caches.
- Some users resort to backup, format, and reinstall macOS to address the bloated 'System Data' issue.
- Restarting or updating the system doesn't always solve the problem; Safe Mode booting sometimes helps temporarily.
- The 'System Data' size increase may be linked to large caches, temporary files, or iOS backups on the Mac.
- The problem is more prevalent in MacOS Sequoia, but users on earlier versions also face similar 'System Data' storage concerns.
- Despite access to the file system, it's challenging to identify and resolve the bloated 'System Data' folder problem on macOS.
- With over 9000 results on Apple Support forums, users struggle to find clear causes and solutions for the massive 'System Data' consumption.
- Some users have resorted to Apple support for help, with one reporting 68% of a 1TB drive being consumed by system files.
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