i recently got the 7100i as a hand me down and when i turned it on it is saying jvm error 535 and on the bottom it says reset, i can't get passed that can anyone help me out

Try here

JVM Error 523

i went there that is for error 523. Will that also work for 535, does that mean i basiclly have to upload a program into the phone

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry 3.141529)

www.blackberryfaq.com

Go there and read how to update the OS, how to wipe with Jl_commander, and what to do if JL commander won't connect

Yep, I see. The title does say error 523, but within the text it says error 535

You are going to have to wipe your device and reload your OS.

http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...tml#post122727

Here is another link they may help better.
How do I wipe the BlackBerry using Jl Cmder? - BlackBerryFAQ