FlashView | Universal Android WebView App With Admobs

Introduction

FlashView is a popular Android WebView app that allows users to view web pages in a more native Android experience. With its clean and simple interface, FlashView provides an immersive browsing experience that's similar to the native Android browser. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to integrate AdMob ads into your FlashView app, allowing you to monetize your app and earn revenue from your users.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• Android Studio installed on your computer
• FlashView app downloaded and imported into your Android Studio project
• AdMob account created and set up
• AdMob plugin for Android Studio installed (optional but recommended)

Step 1: Add AdMob to Your FlashView App

To add AdMob to your FlashView app, you'll need to add the AdMob SDK to your project. Follow these steps:

1. Open your Android Studio project and navigate to the app module.
2. Right-click on the app module and select New > Directory.
3. Name the directory libs and create it.
4. Download the AdMob SDK for Android from the AdMob website and extract it to the libs directory.
5. In your build.gradle file, add the following line to the dependencies section:

   dependencies {
   implementation 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-ads:20.4.0'
   }

6. Sync your project by clicking on the Sync Now button in the top right corner of the Android Studio window.

Step 2: Create an AdMob Ad Unit

To display ads in your FlashView app, you'll need to create an AdMob ad unit. Follow these steps:

1. Log in to your AdMob account and navigate to the Monetize tab.
2. Click on the Create Ad Unit button and select Banner as the ad format.
3. Enter a name for your ad unit and select the platforms you want to support (in this case, Android).
4. Set the ad unit type to Interstitial and click on the Create button.

Step 3: Add AdMob Code to Your FlashView App

To display ads in your FlashView app, you'll need to add the AdMob code to your app. Follow these steps:

1. Open the activity_main.xml file and add the following code inside the LinearLayout tag:

   <com.google.android.gms.ads.AdView
   android:id="@+id/adView"
   android:layout_width="wrap_content"
   android:layout_height="wrap_content"
   android:layout_centerHorizontal="true"
   android:layout_centerVertical="true"
   ads:adSize="BANNER"
   ads:adUnitId="YOUR_AD_UNIT_ID">
   </com.google.android.gms.ads.AdView>

   Replace YOUR_AD_UNIT_ID with the actual ad unit ID you created in Step 2.

2. Open the MainActivity.java file and add the following code inside the onCreate method:

   
   import com.google.android.gms.ads.AdRequest;
   import com.google.android.gms.ads.AdView;

//...

AdView adView = findViewById(R.id.adView); AdRequest adRequest = new AdRequest.Builder().build(); adView.loadAd(adRequest);

3. Replace `YOUR_AD_UNIT_ID` with the actual ad unit ID you created in Step 2.

**Step 4: Test Your AdMob Ad**

To test your AdMob ad, follow these steps:

1. Run your FlashView app on a physical device or emulator.
2. Navigate to the main activity and you should see the AdMob ad displayed.
3. Tap on the ad to see if it loads and displays correctly.

**Troubleshooting Tips**

* Make sure you have replaced `YOUR_AD_UNIT_ID` with the actual ad unit ID you created in Step 2.
* Check that your AdMob SDK is properly installed and configured in your Android Studio project.
* If you're experiencing issues with ad display, try restarting your device or emulator.

**Conclusion**

That's it! You've successfully integrated AdMob ads into your FlashView app. With these steps, you should be able to display ads in your app and earn revenue from your users. Remember to test your ad regularly to ensure it's working correctly and to make any necessary adjustments to your ad settings. Happy coding!