Moto Android 16 - factory reset triggers "activation lock" - can not reload nor restore phone - setup screen refers to unknown instructions (opens in new tab)

I have used many Android phones with many differing google accounts for years\. In the past, I often would reset the phones after trying many apps and various settings\. I removed two google accounts and backed up some media data of this phone\. On previous phones I could just restart and reload new or other accounts and apps\. Now this phone is stopping at the language selection screen and demanding the phone be \"activated\" before it will accept any setup activity\. The phone status did sh...