New iPad still restoring(setting up) 24 hr. later...

I just bought a new iPad Mini 3 which I set up yesterday to restore from an iCloud backup of my old iPad.
24 hours later, it is evidently still restoring. All the apps are on and loaded; nothing seems amiss.
Could it be photos that are taking so long? I see that some photo albums in my Photo app (not iPhoto) are still empty.
I have the iPad mini plugged in and on wi-fi.
Will it keep restoring even when it locks itself down? Or should I disable the lock for now?
Any wisdom would help.
Thanks!

Hello PatsyKB51,
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. iCloud restores can take up to 1 to 4 hours per gigabyte being restored. Since photos and videos are fairly large, they may take longer to restore than other types of content. Having your iPad mini plugged in and connected to Wi-Fi is perfect, and it does not matter if it is locked or in use. For more information, see this resource:
Get help restoring from an iCloud backup - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201418
The restore process is taking a long time to finish
The amount of time needed by the restore process depends on your geographical location and the speed of your Internet connection. Even with a fast Internet connection, the restore process might take 1 to 4 hours per gigabyte to complete.
If the restore process still seems to be stalled, you can erase your device and start again:
How to erase your iOS device and then set it up as a new device or restore it from backups - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT4137
Cheers,
Matt M.

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