Introduction
If you’re looking for an app that lets you not only enjoy high-quality wallpapers but also create and share your own, look no further than HD wallpaper Android app with Admob! This innovative app is more than just a wallpaper download tool – it’s an all-in-one solution that allows you to design your own wallpapers and even publish them to the Google Play Store. In this review, we’ll explore the app’s features, advantages, and any limitations that come with using Admob.
Design and Usability
The app boasts a clean and intuitive Material Design layout, making it easy to navigate through various features. The homepage offers a feed of daily auto-updated wallpapers, categorizing them by recent, popular, and trending wallpapers. The menu button displays a list of available settings, including wallpaper downloads and settings.
Features
- Auto New Wallpapers: The app offers daily new wallpapers, updated every hour, so you’ll never run out of fresh ideas.
- No Need Hosting: The images are sourced from Pixabay API, making them easily accessible and free of copyright issues.
- Download Wallpaper: Easily save your favorite wallpapers to your device’s gallery or storage.
- Set Wallpaper: Customize your screen with your newly downloaded or created wallpapers.
- Categories: Explore categorized wallpapers based on genres like nature, art, vehicles, and more.
- Recent and Popular Wallpapers: See which wallpapers are currently trending on the app.
- App Rating: Display your app rating, helpful for developers and fellow users.
- Admob Banner and Interstitial Ads: Generate revenue with Admob integration.
Changes and Limitations
The app developers have introduced some changes in the recent update, such as redesigned UI and new categories for wallpapers. While the redesign is an improvement, users may experience a minor lag when navigating between sections. Additionally, Admob might occasionally interrupt your user experience with banner or interstitial ads.
Verdict
Overall, HD wallpaper Android app with Admob excels in its ease of use, versatility, and sheer number of wallpapers at your disposal. Although minor limitations arise with Admob integration, the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks. The developer’s dedication to improving and expanding the app is encouraging, making this app an excellent choice for Android enthusiasts.
Score
After careful consideration, I score this app 8 out of 10 for its innovative features, high-quality wallpapers, and overall functionality. With minor improvements addressed, I have no hesitation in recommending this app to anyone seeking an exciting way to personalize their device screens.
Rating: [8/10]
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Introduction: Unlocking the Power of Android Wallpapers with HD Wallpaper and AdMob Integration
As an Android app developer, you're probably well aware of the importance of creating engaging and attractive wallpapers for your users. Wallpaper apps have become extremely popular, and with good reason - they offer an effortless way to personalize a phone's home screen. But what if you wanted to take your wallpaper app to the next level? In this tutorial, we'll explore how to create an HD wallpaper app for Android and seamlessly integrate AdMob advertisements into your app.
The benefits of integrating AdMob ads into your wallpaper app include:
- Increased revenue from ad impressions and clicks
- Enhanced user experience with relevant and targeted advertisements
- Opportunities to analyze user behavior and improve app optimization
In this tutorial, we'll cover:
- Setting up the HD Wallpaper app
- Integrating AdMob advertisements into your app
- AdMob ad formats (image, video, banner)
- AdMob integration configurations (ad units, units, and placement IDs)
Step 1: Setting up the HD Wallpaper App
To begin, you'll need to set up a new project in Android Studio. Let's create a new "Android Application" project, choose a name for your project (e.g., HDWallpaper), and make sure to select the Android 10 (or newer) API level. Install the necessary dependencies (listed below) and get ready to start coding.
Dependences:
implementation 'com.bumptech.glide:glide:4.12.0'
implementation 'androidx.appcompat:appcompat:1.3.2'
implementation 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:28.0.0'
implementation 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-ads-identifier:18.0.0'
implementation 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-ads-lite:20.0.0'
For this tutorial, you can use the following dependencies: Glide for image downloading, AndroidX Recycler view for displaying wallpapers, Android Support Library for the WallpaperManager, and Play-Services-Ads (ADS-Lite) for ad integration.
Step 2: Creating Wallpaper Items
Create a Java file (e.g., HDWallpaper.java) within your project and import necessary classes:
import android.content.pm.WallpaperManager;
import android.graphics.Bitmap;
import android.graphics.drawable.Drawable;
public class HDWallpaper {
private Drawable bitmap;
private Bitmap posterBitmap;
private int width;
private int height;
// Methods for setting and displaying the wallpaper
// omitted for brevity...
public HDWallpaper(Drawable wallpaperImage) {
bitmap = wallpaperImage;
}
public void setSize(int width, int height) {
this.width = width;
this.height = height;
if (posterBitmap == null) {
posterBitmap = Bitmap.createBitmap(bitmap.getIntrinsicWidth(),
bitmap.getIntrinsicHeight(),
Bitmap.Config.RGB_565);
} else {
posterBitmap.eraseBitmap();
}
}
public boolean setBackground() {
try {
WallpaperManager wallpager = WallpaperManager
.getInstance(HDWallpaper.this);
return wallpager.setResource(drawingCache);
} catch (IOException ex) {
return false;
}
}
}
This will contain the logic for the wallpapers, including setting sizes and displaying the wallpaper using Android's WallpaperManager API.
Here is an example of how to configure the HD Wallpaper Android Wallpaper App + AdMob:
Google AdMob Settings
To configure AdMob, follow these steps:
- Create a new AdMob account and create a new ad unit.
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In the AndroidManifest.xml file, add the following code:
<application> ... <meta-data android:name="com.google.android.gms.ads.APPLICATION_ID" android:value="YOUR_APP_ID_HERE" /> ... </application>
Replace "YOUR_APP_ID_HERE" with your actual AdMob app ID.
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In the res/values/strings.xml file, add the following code:
<string name="admob_app_id">YOUR_APP_ID_HERE</string>
Replace "YOUR_APP_ID_HERE" with your actual AdMob app ID.
- In the MainActivity.java file, add the following code:
private InterstitialAd interstitialAd;
@Override protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) { super.onCreate(savedInstanceState); interstitialAd = new InterstitialAd(this); interstitialAd.setAdUnitId("YOUR_AD_UNIT_ID_HERE"); interstitialAd.loadAd(new AdRequest.Builder().build()); }
@Override public void showInterstitialAd() { if (interstitialAd.isLoaded()) { interstitialAd.show(); } }
Replace "YOUR_AD_UNIT_ID_HERE" with your actual AdMob ad unit ID.
**HD Wallpaper Settings**
To configure the HD Wallpaper settings, follow these steps:
1. In the res/values/strings.xml file, add the following code:
HD Wallpapers
HIGH
These settings control the name of the HD wallpaper folder and the quality of the wallpapers.
2. In the WallpaperActivity.java file, add the following code:
private static final int HD_WALLPAPER_QUALITY_HIGH = 1; private static final int HD_WALLPAPER_QUALITY_MEDIUM = 2; private static final int HD_WALLPAPER_QUALITY_LOW = 3;
@Override protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) { super.onCreate(savedInstanceState); //... hdWallpaperQuality = HD_WALLPAPER_QUALITY_HIGH; //... }
These settings control the quality of the HD wallpapers.
**Other Settings**
To configure other settings, follow these steps:
1. In the res/values/strings.xml file, add the following code:
HD Wallpaper
1.0
These settings control the name and version of the app.
2. In the AndroidManifest.xml file, add the following code:
...
...
This setting controls the Google Play Services version.
Here are the features of the HD wallpaper Android app + Admob:
- Auto New Wallpapers everyday: The app will automatically update with new wallpapers every day.
- No need Hosting: You don't need to host your own wallpapers, as the app is powered by Pixabay API and all images are free.
- Download wallpaper: You can download wallpapers directly from the app.
- New/Popular Wallpapers list: The app has a list of new and popular wallpapers for you to choose from.
- Google Material Design: The app has a Material Design UI, giving it a clean and modern look.
- Set wallpaper: You can set your chosen wallpaper as your device's wallpaper.
- High quality wallpaper: The app offers high-quality wallpapers.
- Categories: The app has categories to help you find the type of wallpaper you're looking for.
- Recent and popular wallpapers: The app has lists of recent and popular wallpapers for you to browse.
- App rating: The app has a rating system, allowing users to rate their experience with the app.
- Admob banner and interstitial ads: The app uses Admob to display banner and interstitial ads, allowing developers to earn money from ads.
Additionally, the app allows you to:
- Build your own wallpaper and publish it to the Google Play Store
- Earn money from ads
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