i CANT TEST MY GAME IN SIMULATOR BECAUSE OF ADMOB SDK

[jaakwin]

Hello

I’m using the latest Google Mobile Ads Unity plugin and I’m trying to run my Unity iOS build on the iOS Simulator. Even with Unity set to Target SDK = Simulator SDK, the Xcode build fails.

Issue (Simulator linking error)

Xcode shows:
“Building for 'iOS-simulator', but linking in object file … unity-plugin-library.a … (GADUConsentForm.o) built for 'iOS'”
This indicates a device-only object is being linked when building for the simulator.

Google Mobile Ads Unity plugin: v11.0.0
Xcode: 26.4
Unity : 6000.2.13f
macOS: Apple M3 Max
Machine: Apple Silicon
iOS target: 13.0+
CocoaPods / EDM4U: Yes

What I tried

Confirmed Unity export is Simulator SDK
Deleted Xcode DerivedData and rebuilt to a fresh folder
Force Resolve (EDM iOS Resolver) + pod install
Opened workspace when Pods exist
Added -ObjC to linker flags
Checked that plugin files are included in UnityFramework (Target Membership / Compile Sources)

Request

Can you confirm whether the current plugin version officially supports running on iOS Simulator, and if so:
What is the correct setup to avoid GADUConsentForm.o built for iOS in simulator builds?
Why are _GADU… symbols missing under UnityFramework in the latest version, and what files/targets should include the GADU bridge?

Thank you.

[REQUIRED] Step 1: Describe your environment

• Unity version: 6000.2.13f
• Google Mobile Ads Unity plugin version: v11.0.0
• Plugin installation method: _____ (Unity package manager, .unitypackage import)
• Platform: OS,Unity
• Platform OS version: _____ (eg iOS 10, Android 9)
• Any specific devices issue occurs on: _____
• Mediation ad networks used, and their versions: _____

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[vinkini]

This might be linked to the value of Simulator Architecture in the Build Settings beneath Target SDK. Can you confirm the value you set it to? I tried with x86_64 and it worked for me.
If that doesn't work can you try downgrading the SDK to v10.7.0 and checking if that worked instead.

[jaakwin]

Hi [vinkini]

I tested the Simulator Architecture setting, but on my machine x86_64 isn’t an option I can actually use because I’m on Apple Silicon. When I switch to x86_64, Xcode doesn’t show any compatible simulator devices for running, so I’ve been building with ARM64 / Universal (since that’s what works on Apple Silicon).

I also tried your second suggestion and downgraded the Google Mobile Ads Unity plugin/SDK to v10.7.0, but I’m still seeing the same simulator build problems (device vs simulator mismatch / and/or the GADU undefined symbol issues under UnityFramework).

[vinkini]

Hi I looked into this issue. Since you are on Apple Silicon, running on Simulator requires x86_64 architecture. Xcode is unable to show any compatible simulator because the newer Xcode doesn't download Universal Simulators. This can be fixed by deleting and reinstalling the simulators.

To confirm this, navigate to Xcode > Settings > Components and click on the info button of the iOS + iOS Simulator. If the architecture is Apple Silicon, please delete this component.

Next in the terminal run

xcodebuild -downloadPlatform iOS -architectureVariant universal

This will download the simulator for both architectures and should make compatible simulators available to run the app.

We are working to change our build to include the Apple Silicon Simulator slice as part of the binary. Till then I hope this fixes the issue for your app.