MacOS Installation Issue – Sierra Meets El Capitan

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I tried upgrading the software on my Macbook pro from OS El Capitan to Sierra.

  1. I downloaded software and was installing it. Got the instruction to restart computer.
  2. On re-starting, I find I don't have enough space to install Sierra. I am unable to get to the login menu and am stuck in the OS x Utilities Window.
  3. Used Cmd + R to reinstall El Capitan. I get a notification saying I don't have enough space for this either. I am stuck in what seems to be no-mans-land.
  4. Tried entering safe mode to delete unnecessary files and folders. But even after several attempts my macbook does not go to safe mode.

How do I restore my macbook to El Capitan? Should I erase my disk? Is it possible to enter into safe mode through some other way.

Your direction is much appreciated.

Best Answer

  • Boot into Recovery Mode with Cmd-R
  • Once the "maOS Utilities" screen comes up, access Terminal from the Utilities menu in the menu bar
  • Delete unnecessary (or backuped) files/folders

(Soure: About macOS Recovery)

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