'I get it' vs. 'I got it'

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00:00 'I Get It' Vs. 'I Got It'
00:16 Accepted Answer Score 32
00:42 Answer 2 Score 15
00:58 Thank you

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#avk47

ACCEPTED ANSWER

Score 32

First of all, It's usually "I've got it". But that's just nit-picking.

Native English speakers usually use either interchangeably to mean the same thing, that is, they understand now. There doesn't seem to be a difference in meaning or usage due to the different verb tense.

They also sometimes add "now": "I've got it now" or "I get it now".

ANSWER 2

Score 15

This is the usage to which I prescribe:

I get it now (that you have explained it more clearly)
I got it the first time(, there was no need to repeat yourself).

Most people aren't as particular, and will use the two interchangeably.