Explore alternatives to storage permissions in this 45-minute conference talk from Big Android BBQ 2015. Discover how FileProvider, GET_CONTENT, and the Storage Access Framework enable content sharing and collaboration across apps without unnecessary permissions. Learn about app-specific storage, public storage, and URI-based permissions. Dive into implementing document providers and understand the various intent actions for the Storage Access Framework. Gain insights from Android developer advocate Ian Lake on efficient file sharing techniques and best practices for handling storage in Android applications.