The April 2026 GA4 update changed default event definitions, enhanced conversion schemas, Consent Mode enforcement, attribution models, and audience exports. This guide covers everything that broke for Google Ads advertisers and the exact steps to audit, reconfigure, and fix your setup right now.
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