How do I test admob ads?

With XDK, do I need to Build to test ads or is there a way to do it in Emulate? Is the same for plugins for other ad networks?

Best way is to compile and test on a mobile device. This way you will be 110% sure

MadScientist How do I compile and test on a mobile device? Do I need to do a complete build using XDK?

Yes. You will need Intel XDK, as it written in admob object

https://www.scirra.com/tutorials/809/ho ... -crosswalk