SNOW UP WITH ADMOB – ANDROID STUDIO & ECLIPSE FILE

Introduction to AdMob and Integrating it with Android Studio and Eclipse

AdMob is a popular mobile advertising platform that allows developers to monetize their Android and iOS apps by displaying ads within their apps. In this tutorial, we will go through the step-by-step process of integrating AdMob into an Android app using both Android Studio and Eclipse.

Why AdMob?

AdMob offers a range of benefits, including:

• High demand for ad inventory, resulting in higher earnings for developers
• A wide range of ad formats, such as banner, interstitial, and rewarded video ads
• Easy integration with Android and iOS apps
• Real-time reporting and analytics to track ad performance

Prerequisites

Before starting this tutorial, make sure you have the following:

• An AdMob account (create one if you don't have one already)
• A basic understanding of Android development and the Android Studio or Eclipse IDE
• The Android Studio or Eclipse project you want to integrate AdMob with

Android Studio Tutorial

Step 1: Create an AdMob Account and Get the AdMob SDK

1. Go to the AdMob website and sign in with your Google account.
2. Click on the "Create an Account" button and follow the sign-up process.
3. Once you have created your account, click on the "Create a New App" button.
4. Fill in the required information, such as your app's name, bundle ID, and category.
5. Click on the "Create" button to create your app.
6. You will be redirected to the AdMob dashboard, where you can copy the AdMob SDK package.

Step 2: Add the AdMob SDK to Your Android Studio Project

1. Open your Android Studio project.
2. Go to the "File" menu and select "New" > "New Module".
3. Select "Import.JAR/.AAR Package" and click "Next".
4. Browse to the location where you saved the AdMob SDK package and select it.
5. Click "Finish" to add the SDK to your project.

Step 3: Configure AdMob in Your AndroidManifest.xml File

1. Open the AndroidManifest.xml file in your Android Studio project.
2. Add the following code inside the <application> tag:

   <activity
   android:name="com.google.android.gms.ads.AdActivity"
   android:configChanges="keyboard|keyboardHidden|orientation|screenLayout|uiMode|screenSize|smallestScreenSize"
   android:theme="@android:style/Theme.Translucent"
   android:exported="true" />

3. Add the following code inside the <meta-data> tag:

   <meta-data
   android:name="com.google.android.gms.version"
   android:value="@integer/google_play_services_version" />

   Step 4: Add an AdView to Your Layout

4. Open the layout file where you want to display the ad.
5. Add the following code to add an AdView:

   <com.google.android.gms.ads.AdView
   xmlns:ads="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res-auto"
   android:id="@+id/adView"
   android:layout_width="wrap_content"
   android:layout_height="wrap_content"
   ads:adSize="BANNER"
   ads:adUnitId="YOUR_AD_UNIT_ID" />

   Replace "YOUR_AD_UNIT_ID" with the ad unit ID from your AdMob dashboard.

Step 5: Load an Ad and Display it

1. Open the activity where you want to load and display the ad.
2. Add the following code to load and display the ad:

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

//...

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

### Step 6: Test Your Ad

1. Run your app on a physical device or emulator.
2. The ad should be displayed in the AdView.
3. Test the ad by clicking on it to see if it is functioning correctly.

**Eclipse Tutorial**

### Step 1: Create an AdMob Account and Get the AdMob SDK

1. Go to the AdMob website and sign in with your Google account.
2. Click on the "Create an Account" button and follow the sign-up process.
3. Once you have created your account, click on the "Create a New App" button.
4. Fill in the required information, such as your app's name, bundle ID, and category.
5. Click on the "Create" button to create your app.
6. You will be redirected to the AdMob dashboard, where you can copy the AdMob SDK package.

### Step 2: Add the AdMob SDK to Your Eclipse Project

1. Open your Eclipse project.
2. Go to the "Project" menu and select "Properties".
3. Select "Java Build Path" and then "Libraries" tab.
4. Click "Add External JARs" and browse to the location where you saved the AdMob SDK package.
5. Select the SDK package and click "Open".

### Step 3: Configure AdMob in Your AndroidManifest.xml File

1. Open the AndroidManifest.xml file in your Eclipse project.
2. Add the following code inside the `<application>` tag:
```xml
<activity
    android:name="com.google.android.gms.ads.AdActivity"
    android:configChanges="keyboard|keyboardHidden|orientation|screenLayout|uiMode|screenSize|smallestScreenSize"
    android:theme="@android:style/Theme.Translucent"
    android:exported="true" />

1. Add the following code inside the <meta-data> tag:

   <meta-data
   android:name="com.google.android.gms.version"
   android:value="@integer/google_play_services_version" />

   Step 4: Add an AdView to Your Layout

2. Open the layout file where you want to display the ad.
3. Add the following code to add an AdView:

   <com.google.android.gms.ads.AdView
   xmlns:ads="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res-auto"
   android:id="@+id/adView"
   android:layout_width="wrap_content"
   android:layout_height="wrap_content"
   ads:adSize="BANNER"
   ads:adUnitId="YOUR_AD_UNIT_ID" />

   Replace "YOUR_AD_UNIT_ID" with the ad unit ID from your AdMob dashboard.

Step 5: Load an Ad and Display it

1. Open the activity where you want to load and display the ad.
2. Add the following code to load and display the ad:

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

//...

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

### Step 6: Test Your Ad

1. Run your app on a physical device or emulator.
2. The ad should be displayed in the AdView.
3. Test the ad by clicking on it to see if it is functioning correctly.

That's it! You have successfully integrated AdMob into your Android app using both Android Studio and Eclipse.