My ipad keeps locking up

my pad keeps locking up and the it wants me to go to itunes and restore to factory setting then I lose every thing

Do you mean it's freezing?
Frozen or unresponsive iPad
Resolve these most common issues:
    •    Display remains black or blank
    •    Touch screen not responding
    •    Application unexpectedly closes or freezes
http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/ipad/
iPad Frozen, not responding, how to fix
http://appletoolbox.com/2012/07/ipad-frozen-not-responding-how-to-fix/
iPad Frozen? How to Force Quit an App, Reset or Restart Your iPad
http://ipadacademy.com/2010/11/ipad-frozen-how-to-force-quit-an-app-reset-or-res tart-your-ipad
Black or Blank Screen on iPad or iPhone
http://appletoolbox.com/2012/10/black-or-blank-screen-on-ipad-or-iphone/
What to Do When Your iPad Won't Turn On
http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/ss/What-To-Do-When-Your-Ipad-Wo-No t-Turn-On.htm
iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3281
Home button not working or unresponsive, fix
http://appletoolbox.com/2013/04/home-button-not-working-or-unresponsive-fix/
Fixing an iPad Home Button
http://tinyurl.com/om6rd6u
iPad: Basic troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
 Cheers, Tom

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I've run into the issue and it seems to be related to an app not fully supporting the iOS you're on, the reboot doesn't usually solve it.
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1) Backup the device to iCloud, then erase the iPad (Content and Network Settings).
2) Setup the iPad and choose to restore from iTunes/iCloud Backup (wherever you backed it up)
3) Perform any software updates
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3281
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ON COMPUTER
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7. Select "Restore iPad"...
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iOS: How to back up your data and set up your device as a new device
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4137
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