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  The transition to HarmonyOS NEXT marks a definitive break from the Android ecosystem. For app publishers and indie developers, this architecture shift introduces a critical monetization roadblock: standard SDKs from traditional mobile ad networks like Google AdMob no longer compile or function. Attempting to implement Android-based monetization SDKs in a HarmonyOS NEXT project results in build failures and unresolved dependency errors. Restoring your revenue streams requires migrating to native solutions, specifically through Huawei Ads Kit integration. The Architecture Behind the AdMob Failure Understanding why existing ad networks fail on HarmonyOS NEXT requires examining the operating system's new foundation. Previous iterations of HarmonyOS utilized a dual-framework approach, maintaining compatibility with the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and the Android Runtime (ART). This allowed standard  .apk  files and Android SDKs to function. HarmonyOS NEXT removes AOSP...