Simulate a click on admob (Android)

Question

I want to integrate native ads from adMob, the google solution for integrating ads ito app. However I cannot use them in a "normal" way because of the nature of my app.

The ad in my app cannot be clicked, and when my user execute a specific action, I want the ad to react as if it's been clicked (openning the ad and all). I've been reading the adMob documentation but seen no ways to do that. Is there a way to make the ad react has if it has been clicked?

Answer 1

No you can't do that. Don't try if you don't want to be banned. You can test your ads by using AdRequest.Builder.addTestDevice.

"It is against AdMob policy to use live ads during development, and doing so could cause the suspension of your AdMob account. For more information, review the AdMob policies and learn more about invalid activity" (docs).

Answer 2

But if the ad in your app can not be clicked, then how does it work? Click is an essential metric in different models, that estimate the performance. Really interested does it work in your app? BTW seems like you can have difficulties with the majority of ad networks.