Radio App | Native Android Radio App with AdMob Ads

Introduction

The Radio App is a native Android app that allows users to listen to their favorite radio stations from around the world. With the Radio App, users can browse through a list of available radio stations, select their preferred station, and start listening to their favorite music, news, or talk shows. In this tutorial, we will show you how to use the Radio App with AdMob ads, a popular mobile advertising platform.

Step 1: Setting up AdMob

Before we start, you need to set up an AdMob account and create a new ad unit. Here's how:

1. Go to the AdMob website and sign in with your Google account.
2. Click on "Create an app" and select "Android" as the platform.
3. Fill in the required information, such as app name, package name, and email address.
4. Click on "Create" to create the app.
5. Once the app is created, click on "Monetize" and select "Banner" as the ad format.
6. Fill in the required information, such as ad unit name, ad size, and ad format.
7. Click on "Create" to create the ad unit.

Step 2: Adding AdMob to the Radio App

Now that you have set up AdMob, it's time to add the ad unit to the Radio App. Here's how:

1. Open the Radio App project in Android Studio.

2. Go to the res/layout/activity_main.xml file and add the following code:

   
   <LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
   xmlns:app="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res-auto"
   android:layout_width="match_parent"
   android:layout_height="match_parent"
   android:orientation="vertical">
   
   <!-- Add the ad view here -->
   <com.google.android.gms.ads.AdView
       android:id="@+id/adView"
       android:layout_width="wrap_content"
       android:layout_height="wrap_content"
       app:adSize="BANNER"
       app:adUnitId="YOUR_AD_UNIT_ID" />
   
   <!-- Add the radio station list here -->
   <ListView
       android:id="@+id/radio_station_list"
       android:layout_width="match_parent"
       android:layout_height="match_parent" />

Replace `YOUR_AD_UNIT_ID` with the actual ad unit ID you created in AdMob.

3. Go to the `MainActivity.java` file and add the following code:
```java
import com.google.android.gms.ads.AdRequest;
import com.google.android.gms.ads.AdView;

public class MainActivity extends AppCompatActivity {

    private AdView adView;

    @Override
    protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
        setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);

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

This code loads the ad unit and displays it in the activity_main.xml layout.

Step 3: Testing the Ad

Now that you have added the ad unit to the Radio App, it's time to test it. Here's how:

1. Run the Radio App on a physical device or emulator.
2. Open the app and wait for the ad to load.
3. Once the ad is loaded, you should see a banner ad at the top of the screen.
4. Tap on the ad to test it.

Step 4: Integrating the Radio App with AdMob

Now that you have tested the ad, it's time to integrate the Radio App with AdMob. Here's how:

1. Go to the AdMob website and sign in with your Google account.
2. Click on "Apps" and select the Radio App.
3. Click on "Monetize" and select "AdMob" as the ad network.
4. Fill in the required information, such as ad unit ID and ad format.
5. Click on "Save" to save the changes.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully integrated the Radio App with AdMob and added a banner ad to the app. With this tutorial, you should be able to monetize your Radio App and earn revenue from ad impressions.