IPad mini problems with iMessage and screen freezing with IOS 8.3 update

iPad  mini screen unresponsive with 8.3 update.  iMessage screen is blank or showing only old messages

A word of advice ... Don't make changes before a deadline.
You can still downgrade to 8.2.  Might be able to revert to previous version if the ideas below don't work.
See here for your device.
http://api.ineal.me/tss/status
see the post by arizonacat and others in this thread.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5337442?tstart=0
arizonacat points out these sites:
Provides easy access to Apple firmware files.
http://www.ipswdownloader.com/
How to install the ios software.  The install will erase your exiting data. Backup your existing data.
http://osxdaily.com/2010/11/23/how-to-use-ipsw-files/
Re-boot ipad.
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until a red slider appears, then drag the slider. Then press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.  page 128 iPad user manual.
force power down if the above give you trouble.
Hold down both the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button. Ten seconds or more.  Hold until the Apple logo appears.
more details on re-booting:
    http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Guide/ss/How-To-Reboot-Your-iPad-Power-Off.htm
Restore to factory settings by loading the latest version of ios that your machine will support:
   Do a full backup of your device.  Twice is best -- cloud and computer.
   "You can use iTunes to restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to factory settings and the latest version of iOS."
   http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
   "You can put your iOS device into recovery mode, then restore it using iTunes.:
   http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201263
At last resort you could consider DFU (Device Firmware Update).  This could void your warranty.
    http://www.imore.com/tip-put-iphone-ipad-dfu-mode

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