apple logo is frozen on start up, fails to start

Hi donna.65,

If you haven't already done so, does restarting or resetting the iPad help the issue?

iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Turning off and on (restarting) and resetting

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1430

If not, we may want to restore your iPad using a computer with iTunes.

iTunes: Restoring iOS software

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414

Thanks,

Matt M.

what do you do for this freezing problem post iOS8 update if your ipad mini is your only computer device?