title: What are commands to make a HTTP GET/POST request from an adb debugger?
body: <p>I'd like to make some scripted like network traffic from an android phone. Is it possible to complete the task by making an HTTP request from adb shell? I noticed there is "adb shell ping" command that may test the network connectivity, but it does not generate HTTP request. I am thinking something like some utility similar to telnet. </p>
  
  <p>EDIT: I see Open a broswer will serve my purpose, although not quite elegantly <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/3512198/need-command-line-to-start-web-browser-using-adb">Need command line to start web browser using adb</a></p>