Is it possible to downgrade Belle Refresh to the o...

Is it possible to downgrade Belle Refresh to original Nokia 5230 firmware ? I flashed my Nokia 5230 with Belle refresh Firmware, 51.0.2.1, i don't know why. Now i don't like it, it's slow and sticky. Can i go back to what i had ?? I mean i want to downgrade to Nokia 5230 original firmware, the way i bought it.
And if it's possible, then where do i find the original Nokia 5230 firmware it had when i bought it ??
Thank you guys.
I am no expert, of course, amd I would appreciate any help.
** I used *** to do the flashing.
Moderator's note: We removed the 3rd party software mentioned in the post. This information is not allowed to be posted in the forum as usage of the said SW will void the phone's warranty.

Dear Farby
didn't really know the rules, thanks for the courtesy.
I tried downgrading with a software, didn't work. But I have seen others claimed that they have done it using some other software. Is it impossible to do so???
and my mobile is Nokia 5230, but after flashing to Belle Refresh, why does it show Nokia C-007 now ??
Regards
Mahmud

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