Forward example

Forwarding can be done with command

adb forward
    tcp:<localport> tcp:<remoteport>

. This is not overly documented. The idea is that the adb daemon will listen on tcp port <localport> on your PC, and when a connection comes in, it will re-recreate the session on the Android using tcp port <remoteport>. Usage example:

    PC: adb tcp:1111 tcp:1112
    PC: adb shell
    Android: nc -l -p 1112

(in another shell session)

    PC: echo Just testing | nc 127.0.0.1 1111

Now, you will see 'Just testing' be echoed, demonstrating the existance of a working tunnel. Obviously, this also functions the other way round:

    PC: adb tcp:1111 tcp:1112
    PCL adb shell
    Android: echo Just testing' | nc -l -p 1112

(in another shell session)

    PC: nc 127.0.0.1 1111

Btw, the PC tcp port <localport> listens on localhost only. On the Android device, no port is created, but an application should (going to) be listening on the <remoteport>. And: the basic idea is that you need a listening app on the Android device, and a sending app on the PC.