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Ad inspector is an in-app overlay for real-time analysis of test ad requests within a mobile app.
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Using ad inspector increases memory usage of the Google Mobile Ads SDK for test devices.
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To use ad inspector, you need an Ad Manager account, the Google Mobile Ads SDK version 20.2.0 or higher, and your device must be added as a test device.
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 Ad inspector (Beta).
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 Ad Manager account. For more details, see Develop ads for the Google Mobile Ads SDK and Identify your Ad Manager app ID.
- Complete the Get started steps.
- Install the Google Mobile Ads SDK version 20.2.0 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 or Inspect mobile app ad delivery.