I was trying to get the original screen with the installed apps back on my ipad mini after failing to do a factory reset but was unsuccessful. How can I get it back?

Hi,
I would try to uninstall the Facebook App, and then restart see (* below) the iPad mini, and after that re-install the Facebook App.

* You should do a full re-start of the iPad. This means holding down the on/off button at the top edge, while holding down the "Home' button for at last 5 seconds, or until you see the "Apple' logo appear on the screen.
Good luck

iTunes enables you to restore iPad mini to factory settings. Before you start restoring iPad to factory settings, please note that you need to install the latest version of iTunes on your Windows computer or MAC. Then go to Settings > iCloud to turn off Find My iPhone. Now, you can factory reset your iPad with iTunes as follows.

1. Plug iPad into the computer with the USB cable. The iTunes on your computer will automatically launch. If not, double-click the icon to start it.
2. Click the name of your iPad at the upper right corner of iTunes, and then the information of your iPad will be shown. Click the "Restore iPhone" button in the window to start.
3. iTunes will ask whether you want to back up iPad before restoring. You'd better choose "Yes" for the reset will erase the contents in your iPad. Then iTunes will start restoring your tablet to factory settings.
4. Click Restore again to confirm. Then iTunes erases your iPad and installs the latest iOS software. After you restore your device to factory settings, it will restart. Now you can set it up as new.

http://www.leawo.org/tutorial/how-to-restore-iphone-6-plus-to-factory-settings.html

This means the ipad is reported stolen by the owner and is being tracked.......the owner is the only person who can unlock it!
it is a security app, 'find my ipad' and cannot be unlocked without the apple id!

check your internet,it has to be secure,not public like a library

Go into your settings under general, there you should be able to reactivate the apps and icons that came with the tablet. If there are purchased apps go into App Store and retrieve them from the cloud

Is it really gone? From the home screen, swipe down from middle of the screen to show iPad search. Type "App Store" in the search box. Scroll down to Applications section. Is App Store there? If so, it's on your iPad - perhaps dragged into a group somewhere.

If not, plug your iPad into the desktop Mac or PC you're using to sync. Select the iPad in the left column and click the Apps header. Scroll the list until you find the App Store app. The button should say "Install". If so, click it, then sync your iPad.

To reset it without having the screen lock code, you will have to find a computer that you can put iTunes on in order to hook up your iPad and reset it.

Sounds like a battery issue. Make sure your battery is charged. If it still does that, you can try to reset the iPAD back to factory settings if it will stay on long enough. Google for iPAD reset.

It is called ghosting and has been a major issue for the Mini thus far (even though it hasn't been reported in the MSM).

Play with your settings to find a way where it effects you less-- screen brightness, motion detection, reset the device and restore to original settings (but back your Mini up first!).