DevTut

# AdMob

# Implementing

Note: This example requires a valid Admob account and valid Admob ad code.

# Build.gradle on app level

Change to the latest version if existing:

compile 'com.google.firebase:firebase-ads:10.2.1'

# Manifest

Internet permission is required to access the ad data. Note that this permission does not have to be requested (using API 23+) as it is a normal permission and not dangerous:

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />

# XML

The following XML example shows a banner ad:

<com.google.android.gms.ads.AdView
    android:layout_width="wrap_content"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content"
    android:id="@+id/adView"
    ads:adSize="BANNER"
    ads:adUnitId="@string/main_screen_ad" />

For the code of other types, refer to the Google AdMob Help (opens new window).

# Java

The following code is for the integration of banner ads. Note that other ad types may require different integration:

// Alternative for faster initialization.
// MobileAds.initialize(getApplicationContext(), "AD_UNIT_ID");

AdView mAdView = (AdView) findViewById(R.id.adView);
// Add your device test ID if you are doing testing before releasing.
// The device test ID can be found in the admob stacktrace.
AdRequest adRequest = new AdRequest.Builder().build();
mAdView.loadAd(adRequest);

Add the AdView life cycle methods in the onResume(), onPause(), and onDestroy() methods of your activity:

@Override
public void onPause() {
    if (mAdView != null) {
        mAdView.pause();
    }
    super.onPause();
}

@Override
public void onResume() {
    super.onResume();
    if (mAdView != null) {
        mAdView.resume();
    }
}

@Override
public void onDestroy() {
    if (mAdView != null) {
        mAdView.destroy();
    }
    super.onDestroy();
}

# Syntax

  • compile 'com.google.firebase:firebase-ads:10.2.1' //NOTE: SET TO NEWEST VERSION IF AVAILABLE
  • <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" /> Required to retrieve the ad
  • AdRequest adRequest = new AdRequest.Builder().build();//Banner ad
  • AdView mAdView = (AdView) findViewById(R.id.adView);//Banner ad
  • mAdView.loadAd(adRequest);//Banner ad

# Parameters

Param Details
ads:adUnitId="@string/main_screen_ad" The ID of your ad. Get your ID from the admob site. "While it's not a requirement, storing your ad unit ID values in a resource file is a good practice. As your app grows and your ad publishing needs mature, it may be necessary to change the ID values. If you keep them in a resource file, you never have to search through your code looking for them.".[1 (opens new window)]

# Remarks

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