Android Question Ok in test ad-id, but using my ads-ids the space is showing blank

[AnandGupta]

Well, with help from @asales , I was able to put test ad-ids in my app and it shows OK.
Then I changed it to my ads-ids, but the space is showing blank, with error line like below from "BannerAd_FailedToReceiveAd", each time

Failed: com.google.android.gms.ads.LoadAdError@e073ec4
Failed: com.google.android.gms.ads.LoadAdError@9d026e1
Failed: com.google.android.gms.ads.LoadAdError@e073ec4
Failed: com.google.android.gms.ads.LoadAdError@c6286d6
Failed: com.google.android.gms.ads.LoadAdError@841671
Failed: com.google.android.gms.ads.LoadAdError@1d9637b
Failed: com.google.android.gms.ads.LoadAdError@91169b7

Note that string after @ is changed each time.

How to get more details error message to understand the problem ?

This link show that it can be get, but do not how to do in B4A,

Ad Load Errors | Android | Google for Developers

developers.google.com

Below are the emails I received from AdMob, so there should not be any problem, but something must be wrong some where. So a detailed error message may help here.

 

[asales]

I never got this errors in ads, but you can check this:

1 - The App Ad Unit in manifest is correct? Did you change it?
2 - The google-services.json is correct?
3 - The Admob Ad Unit to the banner is correct?
4 - The SDK is correct?
5 - This is the signature to check the error to load a banner:

Sub BannerAd_FailedToReceiveAd (ErrorCode As String)
    Log(ErrorCode)
End Sub

The ErrorCode return only an integer and you can check the error returned here:

AdRequest | Google Play services | Google for Developers

developers.google.com

But the log show the error with more information:

Adv1 failed: {
  "Code": 3,
  "Message": "Publisher data not found. <https:\/\/support.google.com\/admob\/answer\/9905175#9>",
  "Domain": "com.google.android.gms.ads",
  "Cause": "null",
  "Response Info": {
    "Response ID": "null",
    "Mediation Adapter Class Name": "",
    "Adapter Responses": [],
    "Response Extras": {}
  }
}

Check this link too:

Resolve common onboarding issues - Google AdMob Help

This article describes the common onboarding issues you may encounter in AdMob. Carefully review the details you receive from the Google Mobile Ads SDK to determine the issue you're having. Fro

support.google.com

 

[AnandGupta]

Thanks a lot @asales for helping me. ?

1 - The App Ad Unit in manifest is correct? Did you change it?
Yes. I double checked them.

2 - The google-services.json is correct?
I do not have the google-services.json as I do not want Firebase A/c (had problem earlier), also as mentioned, I do not need it I think.
[ Note that you can use FirebaseAdMob2 without creating a Firebase account. ]

3 - The Admob Ad Unit to the banner is correct?
Yes, checked again.

4 - The SDK is correct?
As advised in the Forum, I do not update/change the sdk which is installed as per Forum instruction.
Checking the SDK Manager from ide gives long list to items to install.

5 - This is the signature to check the error to load a banner:
Yes using same signature code.

6 - The ErrorCode return only an integer and you can check the error returned here:
The link is giving error Service Unavailable.
Searched in Google and found below link

AdRequest | Google Play services | Google for Developers

developers.google.com

7 - But the log show the error with more information:
Now I checked unfiltered log and found below,

getStreamVolume isRestricted mode = 0
getStreamVolume isRestricted mode = 0
Dynamic lookup for intent failed for action: com.google.android.gms.ads.service.CACHE
Dynamic lookup for intent failed for action: com.google.android.gms.ads.service.START
Ad failed to load : 3
Failed: com.google.android.gms.ads.LoadAdError@bdbfab7

And the code 3 means 'no ad available now'

So I think I can safely put the app on store and it may take some time to show the ads automatically.

If you think I need to have the google-services.json to get the ads, I will create the Firebase a/c.
Also should I update the recommended SDK list ? I am bit afraid here, as Erel advise d not to do it.

 

[asales]

[ Note that you can use FirebaseAdMob2 without creating a Firebase account. ]

I did not know that. Good to know.

Ad failed to load : 3
Failed: com.google.android.gms.ads.LoadAdError@bdbfab7
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And the code 3 means 'no ad available now'

Yes. It means: The ad request was successful, but no ad was returned due to lack of ad inventory.
Maybe because is a new app, but it seems is the request is right.

If you think I need to have the google-services.json to get the ads, I will create the Firebase a/c.
Also should I update the recommended SDK list ? I am bit afraid here, as Erel advise d not to do it.

1 - Try without the Firebase. I don't know how long it take to show the ads.
2 - Register your device as developer device in Admob. So you will see the real ads with the label "Test Ad".
3 - I have my SDK always up to date and don't have problem, but Erel recommend uses the B4A SDK. So uses the Erel's recommend.

Thanks a lot @asales for helping me. ?

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[AnandGupta]

Want to thank everyone ? and close this thread, as ads are showing when downloaded in another mobile from play store.