"Patience is Key: Mac Storage Recovery Requires Time"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 9to5Mac
Deleting large files or folders on a Mac may not immediately free up storage space, as macOS takes some time to realize that the space is available. In an edge case scenario, a user who deleted a 1.4TB folder found that the storage space did not immediately become available. After trying various troubleshooting steps, the problem was eventually resolved simply by waiting. So, if you find yourself in a similar situation, recovering Mac storage may just require patience and a cup of tea.