AI-generated Key Takeaways
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Ad inspector is an in-app overlay that lets authorized devices analyze test ad requests in real time within a mobile app, included with Google Mobile Ads SDK version 20.0.0 and higher.
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It enables inspection of ad units, third-party adapters, mediation waterfalls, and bidding details, helping identify and resolve ad serving issues.
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Launching ad inspector can be done through gestures configured in AdMob, programmatically using the provided API, or from the debug menu.
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Single ad source testing allows developers to isolate and verify individual ad sources for bidding or waterfall mediation.
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Advanced debugging features include sharing ad requests and responses, decoding third-party bidding parameters, and copying entire debugging outputs in JSON format.
Ad inspector is an in-app overlay that lets you perform real-time analysis of test ad requests directly within a mobile app. For a list of ad inspector features, see Test your app with ad inspector.
This guide covers how to perform the following:
- Launch ad inspector
- Verify adapter integrations
- Test ad units
- Troubleshoot ad units
- Troubleshoot privacy settings
Prerequisites
Before you can use ad inspector, you must complete the following tasks:
- Create an AdMob account. For more details, see Sign up for AdMob.
- Set up an app in AdMob.
- Complete the Get started steps.
- Install the Google Mobile Ads SDK version 20.0.0 or higher. To view the latest version, see Release notes.
Add your device as a test device. To add a test device, see Enable test devices