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This is how to remove any large files form git history! This is adviced only after proper backup of your repository!
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git filter-branch --index-filter 'git rm --cached --ignore-unmatch <file_path_or_pattern>' --tag-name-filter cat -- --all
git push origin --force --all
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jerinisready commented May 21, 2018

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Courtsy: https://docs.acquia.com/article/removing-large-files-git-without-losing-history/

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