Hi Guys I'm really struggling here, I have tried reading various threads to help me add AdMob to my apps, but the way it is explained isn't something I truly understand although the iOS implementation seems to be far more easier even though I haven't successfully got the ads to show in iOS I feel like I'm getting somewhere but cannot say the same for adding the ads to the Android apps. Does anyone have dummies guide to adding AdMob to BT apps, it would be really appreciated.

Hi, You should download my app to see the results of this tutorial. First you have to install the SDK Second you have to do this for each layout.xml you want to show the ads. I've added a star for each added part. <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <RelativeLayout android:id="@+id/header" xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" *******xmlns:ads="http://schemas.android.com/apk/lib/com.google.ads" android:layout_height="fill_parent" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:background="#FFFFFF" > **********<com.google.ads.AdView android:id="@+id/adView" ***** android:layout_width="wrap_content" ***** android:layout_height="wrap_content" ***** ads:adUnitId="a14fb489255dd5fe3" //change to your ID ***** ads:adSize="BANNER" ***** ads:loadAdOnCreate="true"/> <include layout="@layout/global_title_dark" /> <LinearLayout android:id="@+id/myContent" android:layout_height="fill_parent" android:layout_width="fill_parent" ******* android:layout_marginTop="97dip" //drop your screen to show ads android:orientation="vertical" > <WebView xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" android:id="@+id/myWebView" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="fill_parent" /> </LinearLayout> </RelativeLayout> that is for v1.4 apps. But it should still work for 2.0 as well Works for me like a charm. Hope this helps Sevens

Thanks, I will attempt to follow your guide.

@dragon007, send me a private message. Fred

Dragon007, Any luck? Let me know how things go.

Not to great on any front. iOS, everything looks right, no errors but no ads showing. Android, straight head bang!

Have you added the sdk to the build path? Updated each screen.XML in your project?

Right click on it. Select add to build path

You are talking about Android? I had done all those things, I'm stuck on adding the code in right places or in particular files.

OK. What screen types do you use? Version of BT do you use? The screens that should be edited are the ones you use. They are found in the res/layout/ folder Select the screen_customText.XML or whatever actually shows in your app.

Hi Sevens sorry for late reply, this is due to time difference as I'm based in the UK. In regards to your questions: 1. I tend to use a lot of 'Custom URL' screens 2. I'm using BT 2.0 I know where to find the files, just not sure where about to add the code shown above in the page, this what I need help on. Is this the only bit of code I need?

Yes that's it. You of coarse need to have an admob account. And id Remember to drop your screen by 50 pixels.

cool, will try shortly and let you know how I get on. Thanks for your help.

No problem.

Hi Seven this last piece of code I'm unsure where to place it on page: ******* android:layout_marginTop="97dip" //drop your screen to show ads On my page I have <TextView..... and I have <ImageView..... followed by </RelativeLayout>

Hi Seven I have an error next to one of the lines I added: ads:adUnitId="a14fb489255dd5fe3" //change to your ID Error says: Element type "com.google.ads.AdView" must be followed by either attribute specifications, ">" or "/>" I have no idea what it means or how to fix, can you help?

oh ok. Well you should have the emulator running while you do this. So you can view changes immediately. So I would suggest adding to the relativeLayout. refresh the emulator and see how it looks

Hi Seven unfortunately I just cannot get this to work, I keep getting loads of errors.

What does the logcat say? Copy and paste logcat (only red and orange ones) here. Let's take a look at the problems.

delete the comment ://change to your ID

just remove all comments that i added. they were only to allow you to see the new lines

Hi Sevens I have managed to stop the errors by deleting some of the text that explains what I need to do, but my app keeps force closing in the simulator, so I'm guessing I have added the code in the wrong place, I have added text to the lines I have added your code. I have added the page code below for you to look at, may be you can tell me where I have gone wrong: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" android:id="@+id/containerView" android:background="@android:color/transparent" (Your Code) android:layout_marginTop="50dip" android:padding="0dip" android:layout_margin="0dip" android:orientation="vertical" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="fill_parent"> <ScrollView xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" android:id="@+id/verticalScrollView" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="fill_parent"> <TableLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" android:id="@+id/tableLayout" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="fill_parent"> </TableLayout> </ScrollView> <RelativeLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" (Your Code) xmlns:ads="http://schemas.android.com/apk/libs/com.google.ads" android:id="@+id/containerViewHorizontal" android:background="@android:color/transparent" android:padding="0dip" android:layout_margin="0dip" android:orientation="horizontal" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="fill_parent"> (Your Code) <com.google.ads.AdView android:id="@+id/adView" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content" ads:adUnitId="a14fec5cedeadd7" ads:adSize="BANNER" ads:loadAdOnCreate="true"/> <LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" android:id="@+id/containerViewHorizontalBottom" android:background="@android:color/transparent" android:padding="0dip" android:layout_margin="0dip" android:orientation="vertical" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content"> <HorizontalScrollView xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" android:id="@+id/horizontalScrollView" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="wrap_content"> <LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" android:id="@+id/containerHorizontalButtons" android:background="@android:color/transparent" android:padding="0dip" android:layout_margin="0dip" android:orientation="horizontal" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content"> </LinearLayout> </HorizontalScrollView> </LinearLayout> </RelativeLayout> </LinearLayout>

@Dragon, I see where you may be having an issue. If you dont want the ads covered up, everything else must be dropped by 50dip. My menu bar and buttons are the original height + 50dip.

If you'ld like I could take a look at the package to see where things went wrong. you could send it to shipitnotify at gmail dot com

Hi Sevens Will do, thanks.

Hi wanted to know if anyone has experienced the positioning of the AdMob ads or any ads integrated into an app various from page to page, as this is what I have noticed on my iOS app. On some pages the ad seats on top of the tab bar perfectly but on other pages its slightly hidden or to high up the page. Any solutions to this problem?

In What screen do u have the problem? Have you looked at your layout files and checked the pixel heights?

I have issues with the menu list screen and some of the custom URL screens in BT 1.5 for iOS.

Can anyone help solve my issue of adding AdMob to my Android app, below is my code, but my app force closes on all of my custom url screens. Totally confused: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <RelativeLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" xmlns:ads="http://schemas.android.com/apk/libs/com.google.ads" android:id="@+id/containerView" android:background="@android:color/transparent" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="fill_parent"> <com.google.ads.AdView android:id="@+id/adView" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content" ads:adUnitId="a14feafcba0a3e4" ads:adSize="BANNER" ads:loadAdOnCreate="true"/> <LinearLayout android:id="@+id/subContainer" android:layout_height="fill_parent" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:gravity="center_horizontal" android:layout_marginTop="97dip" android:orientation="vertical"> <WebView xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" android:id="@+id/webView" android:layout_width="fill_parent" android:layout_height="fill_parent"> </WebView> </LinearLayout> </RelativeLayout> Also the data string to the .jar file for AdMob in the libs folder is different to what it is called in my libs folder, for example in the code I was given above to insert is: xmlns:ads="http://schemas.android.com/apk/libs/com.google.ads" but my .jar file is called this: GoogleAdMobAdsSdk-6.0.1.jar would this have anything to do with why it isn't working and force closing the app on all custom url screens I have used. Really confused, can anyone help.

Finally got the ads going on Android, by following this guide. Read the all post to make sure you understand. http://www.buzztouch.com/forum/thread.php?tid=16591ACFB8928734B2F628C&command=isSearching&currentPage=1&topicTitle=admob&createdBy=&repliedBy=&minViews=-1&maxViews=-1&minReplies=-1&maxReplies=-1&forumCategory=