The FBI has successfully accessed data stored on an iPhone belonging to one of the San Bernardino attackers.
As a result, the Justice Department has asked a court to withdraw an order compelling Apple to help access the phone, which is thought contain evidence relating to the massacre in December that killed 14 people.
Syed Farook and his wife Tashfeen Malik also wounded 22 others, before they were later killed in a gun battle with police.
US attorney Eileen Decker said in a statement: "Our decision to conclude the litigation was based solely on the fact that, with the recent assistance of a third party, we are now able to unlock that iPhone without compromising any information on the phone."
Ms Decker added the government's request was part of its "solemn commitment" to the victims of the attack, America's worst since 9/11.
"Although this step in the investigation is now complete, we will continue to explore every lead, and seek any appropriate legal process, to ensure our investigation collects all of the evidence related to this terrorist attack," she said.
It is unclear who helped the FBI access the phone and what was stored on the device.
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