QUOTE(brutalsoul @ Sep 23 2012, 10:35 AM)
but, issit also depending on the hardware either to support the latest android version?
Yes, if they have sufficient RAM and storage. For instance, I've a Galaxy Ace that runs on Jellybean.
QUOTE(brutalsoul @ Sep 23 2012, 10:35 AM)
as i told by a handphone seller, the samsung only provided android version 2.3.6 only.
That's the last
official update for the Gingerbread OS.
QUOTE(brutalsoul @ Sep 23 2012, 10:35 AM)
how can i update to the latest or at least 4.0? need a custom ROM? sorry for noob question
Yes, you will need a custom ROM. But you'll have to first root your phone to unlock it before installing it.